CHESHIRE police are warning about the dangers of shining a laser pen at aircrafts after a plane was targeted near John Lennon Airport.
Police are reminding the public of the dangers of shining laser pens at aircraft following an incident was reported recently, whereby a laser light was directed at passing aircraft on its descent into Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
The shining of a laser light can have very serious consequences, endangering the crew, aircraft passengers, and the public. Cheshire Police and airport authorities are keen to trace anyone involved in these incidents.
Sgt Karen Brook said: “Such irresponsible and idiotic behaviour can have potentially serious consequences for airline passengers and crew. Similar cases have been successfully prosecuted and those found guilty of participating in such behaviour are liable to a term of imprisonment.”
We would urge anyone with any information on the latest incident, which occurred on January 6, to come forward and contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML288306.
Alternatively information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
