4:19pm Sunday 29th August 2010
Police are investigating a third report of a laser being shone at a plane landing at Gatwick Airport.
The Sussex Police helicopter was scrambled shortly after 11pm on Saturday night after a red beam was directed at a plane.
Last week police were also called to trace the source of the laser directed at two descending aircraft but no one was found.
The beams had come from the East Grinstead area.
All three aircraft landed safely.
A police spokesman said: “It can interfere with the aircraft and cause danger. It is a serious offence and we are investigating.”
Anyone who has information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.
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