Laser pen attackers face jail under government crackdown

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said shining a laser at pilots or drivers, risking causing temporary blindness, was "incredibly dangerous" and could be fatal. It is currently an offence to shine lasers at pilots, with offenders facing fines of up to £2,500, but investigators must prove a person endangered the aircraft. Under the new law, police will only have to prove the offence of shining the laser, and it will be extended to cover all forms of transport.