Man arrested following Geelong incident

A man has been arrested after a laser was allegedly pointed at the police Air Wing overnight (31 January).

The helicopter was flying above the Geelong area about 3am when the laser was allegedly shone towards it a number of times.

A 32-year-old Winchelsea man was arrested shortly after.

He is expected to be charged with possess/use prohibited weapon, reckless conduct endangering life and interfere with crew member of aircraft, and will be remanded to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court today.

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