Emergency helicopters suffer 35 'laser attacks' in six months

Sky News Thursday 10 September 2026, 15:28 UTC 1 min read

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A London Air Ambulance helicopter taking off from Parliament Square in London after attending a road traffic accident.

A London Air Ambulance helicopter taking off from Parliament Square in London after attending a road traffic accident. Pic: PA

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