Newcastle Airport News

Teenager charged over Newcastle Airport laser incident

03.11.10

A teenager has been charged over incidents where a laser pen was shone at a police helicopter and the cockpit of a passenger plane carrying more than 220 people.

The related incidents happened on 15 September when a Jet2 plane was preparing to land at Newcastle Airport from Crete. When a police helicopter went to investigate, it too was targeted with the laser.

A 17-year-old from Pelton Fell has been charged with two counts of endangering aircraft. He is due to appear at Consett Magistrates' Court on November 12.

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