PSNI helicopter was attacked with laser pen in Strabane last night
A man has been arrested after a laser attack on a police helicopter last night.
The attack happened during a security alert at Lisnafin Park in Strabane.
A car was seized and a suspected gun was recovered during the alert.
A 44-year-old was arrested on suspicion of endangering the safety of an aircraft when a laser was pointed at the helicopter.
“The crew of the helicopter were able to direct officers on the ground to a house where the suspect was arrested,” said Chief Inspector Alan Hutton.
“Following a search of the property a bag of lasers was recovered.”
The man has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Martin tweeted that the laser attack was “a disgraceful act endangering many lives”.
Residents spent the night out of their homes and the security alert ended at about 8.25 am this morning.