Laser pen shone at search and rescue helicopter near Dumfries

Police said a Coastguard helicopter was involved

A laser pen was shone at a search and rescue helicopter flying over a village near Dumfries, police have said.

The Coastguard helicopter which was flying over Amisfield at about 23:15 hours on Sunday 17 July when the incident happened.

It is thought it may have happened near Amisfield Primary School.

Police Scotland, appealing for witnesses, said: "Fortunately on this occasion the pilot of the aircraft was not affected by this reckless act".