Laser pen attacks on police helicopters

[ricardian]

Police Condemn “Stupid and Dangerous” Laser Pen Attacks on Helicopters, Two Incidents in 24 Hours

In two separate incidents occurring within 24 hours, individuals targeted National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopters with laser pens, posing a significant danger to the pilots, the crew and the public.
The incidents took place in Exeter and Dartford, with both suspects apprehended and facing lengthy jail time.

[CharlieOneSix]

Idiots! Will they get the maximum 5 years in prison - will they hell. Probably just a slap on the wrist, unpaid work or a fine and don't be naughty boys again. I will be delighted if I'm wrong. Historically jail sentences have been 4 months, 7 months, 12 months, 20 weeks, 6 months...and would you believe one guy got only 250 hours of unpaid work and a suspended sentence. Come on judges - 5 years for each of these idiots, make an example of them!

[tango15]

Idiots! Will they get the maximum 5 years in prison - will they hell. Probably just a slap on the wrist, unpaid work or a fine and don't be naughty boys again. I will be delighted if I'm wrong. Historically jail sentences have been 4 months, 7 months, 12 months, 20 weeks, 6 months...and would you believe one guy got only 250 hours of unpaid work and a suspended sentence. Come on judges - 5 years for each of these idiots, make an example of them!

Perhaps it would be useful if the judges could be persuaded away from a Masonic ritual or two, to actually sit in a helicopter whilst this is taking place. Sadly, I feel that it is only a matter of time before this behaviour results in something far more serious.

[Pinky the pilot]

The Police Helicopters should be equipped with missiles capable of homing in on Lasers. Something like a HARM?

And be authorised to fire upon being lasered!

[Ex-Ascot]

Was with an extremely senior British judge here a few weeks ago. Pity I didn't mention it to him. When I say senior he was a Lord and KG.