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UK: Five months, suspended, for aiming at police helicopter
18 Mar 2014 -- Categories: Jail/Prison | Suspended sentence | Community service | Sex: Male | Did not realize hazard
Gavin Hoskins, 26
Bristol, UK
On March 19 2014, Hoskins was sentenced to five months in jail, suspended for two years, plus he must do 200 hours of community service within 12 months. On January 20 2014, Hoskins aimed a laser pen at a National Police Air Service helicopter, to see if the beam could reach the aircraft. He said the lasing was “stupid” and was not done deliberately.
Bristol, UK
On March 19 2014, Hoskins was sentenced to five months in jail, suspended for two years, plus he must do 200 hours of community service within 12 months. On January 20 2014, Hoskins aimed a laser pen at a National Police Air Service helicopter, to see if the beam could reach the aircraft. He said the lasing was “stupid” and was not done deliberately.