A laser was shone at Wiltshire’s air ambulance as it returned to its Semington base this evening.
A spokesman for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance charity criticised those behind the laser attack, which happened over Corsham tonight, as “hugely irresponsible”. The helicopter had been returning from a call-out near Chippenham.
It is the second time this year a laser has been pointed at the life-saving helicopter. In February, pilots had to abort attempts to land for a medical emergency in Chippenham after a laser was aimed at the air ambulance.
Wiltshire Air Ambulance comment in full
A Wiltshire Air Ambulance spokesperson said: “On the evening of 11 July 2020, when returning from a mission, our Bell 429 helicopter was subjected to a laser attack over Corsham.
“Our aircrew are safe and reported the incident to Wiltshire Police on their return to our airbase in Semington.
“Shining a laser at an aircraft is a criminal offence. It is also hugely irresponsible, putting the lives of our crew and, potentially, patients at risk.”
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