Keep up with Armagh i

Man arrested for endangering aircraft after laser shone at police helicopter

laser police helicopter

One man was arrested for endangering an aircraft after a laser was shone at a police helicopter over Newry.

The PSNI Air Support revealed details of the incident, which happened overnight, via Twitter.

The helicopter had been deployed to help PSNI colleagues in Newry.laser

The 23-year-old man was arrested in the city.

He has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Picture: PSNI Air Support

Read more news:

Official launch for £1.3m greenway linking Portadown and Lurgan

Assembly hears calls to convert Armagh Courthouse into community justice centre

Runner left ‘horrified’ as calf carcasses left hanging on trees

Minister’s words will give fresh hope for campaign to reopen Armagh minor injuries unit

Remarkable stroke survivors ‘dare to go bare’ for calendar to raise funds and awareness

Sign Up To Our Newsletter

Most read today

NEWRY – SHOP LOCAL

More in Newry