Wiltshire Air Ambulance targeted in laser attack
The helicopter was forced to abort its landing last night.
The emergency helicopter was attempting to land in Trowbridge last night when a laser was flashed at it from the ground.
The laser was directed from the south west area of the town.
On social media, the charity said:
"Not only do these attacks pose a danger to the crew they also prevent us from carrying out our life saving work as we will often have to abort the mission and leave the area when attacked like this as we did tonight."
Shining a laser at an aircraft is a criminal offence with an unlimited fine and up to 5 years imprisonment.
The Police are currently investigating.
Wiltshire Search and Rescue is among those who have condemned the action
The charity says "endangering the lives of those going to help others really is despicable."
Anyone with any information is urged to call Wiltshire Police on 101.
THIRD LASER ATTACK THIS YEAR
It's the third time the Wiltshire helicopter has been targeted by laser attackers this year.
In July, a light was shone at the aircraft as it flew over Corsham when it was returning to its base in Semington.
In February, pilots were forced to abort the landing when the helicopter was targeted during a training flight over Chippenham.