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Laser shone into cockpit of aircraft flying over Shropshire

A laser was flashed into the cockpit of an aircraft flying over Shropshire.

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West Mercia Police were informed by London Air Traffic Control that a green laser light was directed at an aircraft flying over Newcastle on Clun at about 10.40pm on Friday.

Police say the laser was flashed into the cockpit of the aircraft twice, at 20 second intervals.

The pilot believes the light came from the Ale Oak area of Newcastle on Clun.

Officers made checks before the next flight over the area but were unable to find the person responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101, quoting incident reference 0889S 240317. Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org

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