Laser light directed at plane's cockpit during Liverpool airport descent

A green laser light was directed towards the cockpit of an aircraft on its descent into Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Police said the plane was targeted with a laser pen in the Runcorn area at 9.30pm on Wednesday but landed safely.

Inspector Mike Evans, of Cheshire Police, said: "Such irresponsible and idiotic behaviour can have potentially serious consequences for airline passengers and crew.

"Similar cases have been successfully prosecuted and those found guilty of participating in such behaviour are liable to a term of imprisonment."