A teen has been charged after a police helicopter was 'targeted' while in the air.
The incident occurred on Thursday, February 8 in Renfrew where a laser pen was allegedly shone at the helicopter.
After carrying out enquiries into the dangerous act, officers charged a 14-year-old boy in connection.
A spokesperson for the Police Scotland Air Unit said: "A 14-year-old male has been charged in connection with a laser pen directed at the Police Scotland helicopter.
"The incident happened on Thursday, February 8 in the Renfrew area.
"This is a very serious crime endangering the safety of an aircraft and its crew. Don’t do it."
A 14 year old male has been charged in connection with a laser pen directed at the Police Scotland helicopter.
— Police Scotland Air Unit (@PSOSAir) February 14, 2024
The incident happened on Thursday, 8 February in the Renfrew area,
This is a very serious crime endangering the safety of an aircraft and its crew.
Don’t do it. pic.twitter.com/av40dwm383
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