Sydney Man Charged After Allegedly Targeting Police Aircraft with Laser
Incident Overview
A 64-year-old man has been charged after allegedly pointing a high-powered laser at a police aircraft patrolling Sydney's west.
Timeline of Events
The incident occurred just after 7pm. Police traced the laser to a home in Wakeley and arrested the man.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
The man was taken to Cabramatta Police Station and charged with threatening the safety of people on board an aircraft and possessing a laser pointer. He was granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear at Fairfield Local Court.