UK: Pilot dazzled, breaks off police work to arrest 45-year-old

A police helicopter broke off pursuit of suspects after the pilot was dazzled by a green laser pen, early in the morning on September 6 2011. The Western Counties Air Operations Unit was able to guide ground officers in Chard to the location. A 45-year-old man was arrested and charged with directing or shining a light at an aircraft so as to dazzle the pilot. The suspects involved in the original incident, a vehicle break-in, were arrested separately.

From This Is The West Country

Tags: UK, Chard, Police, Helicopter, Age: 40-49, Color: Green