Police charge man after putting Air Wing at risk

Police have charged a man after a laser was allegedly pointed at the police Air Wing last night.

The helicopter was flying above the Carrum Downs area about 11pm when a laser was allegedly shone at the aircraft several times.

Air Wing officers directed police on the ground to an address on Postregna Way in Skye shortly after.

Attending officers located a laser and arrested a 36-year-old man at the premises.

He was interviewed and charged with interfere with a crew member in an aircraft, reckless conduct endanger life, assault police, possess a prohibited weapon and commit an indicatable offence while on bail.

The Seaford man was remanded in custody to appear at Frankston Magistrates' Court later today.

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