Lee Jeffrey admitted that he shone a laser at the aircraft (Image: Archant)
A 53-year-old man from Bromley who shone a laser at a police helicopter has appeared in court.
Lee Jeffrey appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, July 13, having pleaded guilty to directing a laser at an aircraft.
The court heard that on November 11 last year he directed a beam towards a police helicopter which was moving in the air.
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The beam dazzled or distracted Captain Andrew Brandt, who was in control of the aircraft.
Jeffrey, of Rangefield Road, was granted bail to allow a pre-sentence report to be prepared.
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