POLICE are investigating after more cases of lasers being aimed at planes coming into Leeds Bradford Airport this week.
On Monday night air traffic control staff reported two separate incidents involving aircraft over the Kirkstall area of Leeds and the Carr Gate area of Wakefield.
At 11.10pm an approaching aircraft had reported a green laser being shone repeatedly into the cockpit, and at 10.25pm another approaching aircraft reported seeing a green laser.
A police spokesman said: “Shining a laser at an aircraft can dazzle and distract the pilot and those caught committing such offences can face a prison sentence.
“Anyone with any information that could assist in identifying those responsible is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting crime reference 13190424685 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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