Humberside Police helicopter laser pen shine men call for ban

Two men who admitted shining a laser pen at a police helicopter have called for the devices to be banned.

Sean Skipworth, 46, of Martin Road, Beverley and Carl Southern, 31, of Mayfield Road, Bridlington, received a 12-month conditional discharge at a hearing at Beverley Magistrates' Court.

The pair were arrested after they aimed at the Humberside Police helicopter as it flew near Bridlington in February.