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Scotland: One year in jail for aiming laser pen at police helicopter
16 Dec 2015 -- Categories: Jail/Prison | Sex: Male
Craig Ryan, 23
Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Scotland
In September 2014, a Police Scotland helicopter was illuminated several times with green laser light while looking for a gunman. The pilot had to take evasive action. The beam was tracked to Ryan’s home. Ryan told officers, “I’m sorry, it was me.”
In December 2015, Ryan admitted “culpable and reckless conduct.” He was sentenced to one year in jail.
From the Scotsman and BBC News
Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Scotland
In September 2014, a Police Scotland helicopter was illuminated several times with green laser light while looking for a gunman. The pilot had to take evasive action. The beam was tracked to Ryan’s home. Ryan told officers, “I’m sorry, it was me.”
In December 2015, Ryan admitted “culpable and reckless conduct.” He was sentenced to one year in jail.
From the Scotsman and BBC News