Man charged after light shone at police helicopter during missing person search on Isle of Wight
Nicholas Hawkins, 53, of Heathfield Road in Bembridge is due to appear at Isle of Wight Magistrates Court tomorrow.
He has been charged directing or shining a light at an aircraft in flight so as to dazzle or distract the pilot.
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Hide AdIt follows a search for a missing person on Tuesday, March 26 in the Brading area. The person was located safe and well at Yaverland beach at 10.10pm.
During this search a light source was shone at the police helicopter.
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