Plane inbound to City of Derry Airport had laser pen shone into cockpit
POLICE are on the trail of a suspect who shone a laser pen at an aircraft as it was making its way to land at the City of Derry airport.
The incident was reported shortly after 10 pm over the Ballykelly area on Thursday night, August 24.
The plane had earlier taken off with passengers from from Stansted airport in London.
Investigating officer Sergeant John Dornan said: “On this occasion, the laser was shone towards the cockpit.
“This could have had terrible consequences and I would ask anyone with information that could assist in our investigation to contact us.
“We believe the laser was shone from somewhere in the Ballykelly area.
“If you can help identify whoever was responsible, or have any relevant information, please contact the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 1499 of 24/08/17.
“Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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