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Teen charged after laser pen aimed at police helicopter

Officers said the incident took place on Thursday, February 8, in the Renfrew area.

Teen charged after laser pen aimed at police helicopter in Renfrew — Officers said the incident took place on Thursday, February 8, in the Renfrew area. Police Scotland

14th Feb 2024

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A teenager has been charged after a laser pen was aimed at a police helicopter.

Officers said the incident took place on Thursday, February 8, in the Renfrew area when a laser pen was directed at a helicopter operated by Police Scotland.

A 14-year-old boy was then charged in connection with the incident, the force said.

A Police Scotland statement read: “This is a very serious crime endangering the safety of an aircraft and its crew.

“Don’t do it.”

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