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A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a laser light was shone at the police helicopter in Glasgow on Wednesday, 22 April, 2026.

More here - https://t.co/aPvcJsgxT9

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The Police Helicopter was up again yesterday evening, this time assisting @PSOSRoads colleagues in the Polmont area, with another lengthy vehicle pursuit. 2 x persons attempted to run from the vehicle, but were both captured and detained. #KeepingPeopleSafe #Teamwork

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The Police Scotland Helicopter assisted @PSOSRoads today with the arrest of a person, following a lengthy vehicle pursuit in the Glasgow area. The driver now in custody and the vehicle now fully recovered. Great teamwork all round. #KeepingPeopleSafe #Teamwork

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The Police Scotland Helicopter assisted @PSOSRenfrew with a search for a vulnerable male in the Renfrewshire area this morning. The crew found the male in a tree line and were able to talk in response policing and a dog unit to his location, where he was traced safe and well.

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Visit @RoadSafetyScot for more information on the consequences and penalties.

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The Air Support Unit will assist at Rugby Park today for Kilmarnock v Celtic. A police drone will be deployed to provide the police commander with an overview of the event and help keep those attending safe

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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

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The Police Helicopter assisted @PSOSRoads earlier with a vehicle pursuit in the Renfrewshire area which was brought to a safe conclusion with one person being detained. A good piece of teamwork all round. #KeepingPeopleSafe

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The Police Helicopter was involved in a multi agency rescue last night when a person entered the River Clyde and got in to difficulties. The crew was able to locate the person in the darkness and assisted in guiding @HMCoastguard and @PSOSInverclyde to the location. #Teamwork

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The Police Helicopter assisted @PSOSNorthLshire today to locate a walker in the Uddingston area. The walker had became disoriented and confused in a large rural area, with the crew landing to assist her and escort her back to safety. #KeepingPeopleSafe #Teamwork

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The Police Scotland Helicopter tipped a blade to the passing HMS Cardiff this morning as she is taken to open waters for testing. An amazing piece of engineering. @RoyalNavy #PoliceScotlandAirSupportUnit #HMSCardiff

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The Police Helicopter assisted @PSOSWestDunbart tonight with a male who had became injured on a hillwalk. The crew quickly found him and were able to talk response police on to his location. The male was then taken to hospital for checks. #KeepingPeopleSafe #Teamwork

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Another great result for the Police Helicopter! Great teamwork between the crew and @PSOSRoads led to the arrest of 2 persons following a lengthy car chase beginning in Edinburgh City Centre and ending in North Lanarkshire. #KeepingPeopleSafe

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It has been a busy period for the Police Helicopter, assisting both @PSOSFalkirk and @PSOSSouthLshire with vulnerable missing persons recently. Both persons were traced safe and well and taken to hospital for checks. Great teamwork between police in the sky and on the ground.

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The Police Helicopter assisted @PSOSRoads in North Ayrshire today after a vehicle pursuit, whereby 2 people ran off. The passenger was quickly detained however the driver attempted to hide, but couldn't evade the helicopter. Both persons arrested and taken to custody. #Teamwork

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The Air Support Unit will assist at Tannadice Park on Sunday 4th August for Dundee United v Dundee. A police drone will be deployed to provide the police commander with an overview of the event and help keep those attending safe.

[Police Scotland Air Unit @PSOSAir]

The Air Support Unit will assist at Rugby Park on Thursday 25th July for Kilmarnock v Cercle Brugge. A police drone will be deployed to provide the police commander with an overview of the event and help keep those attending safe.

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The Police Helicopter assisted @PSOSArgyllBute in the search for a male who was believed to have taken ill whilst camping. The Helicopter crew located the male safe within a remote part of Loch Awe. His position was then passed on to local police. #KeepingPeopleSafe #Teamwork

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The Air Support Unit will assist at Somerset Park on Thursday 11th July for Ayr v Kilmarnock. A police drone will be deployed to provide the police commander with an overview of the event and help keep those attending safe.