We are investigating a laser light being directed at a Wales Air Ambulance causing injuries to a crew member.
The aircraft was flying over Heath, Roath Park and Roath Recreation Ground at approximately 9.30pm, on Sunday, February 28, when someone shone the laser up from the ground.
As a result, an on-board critical care practitioner suffered blurred vision and a migraine, and had to go off-duty.
We are appealing for information on the person responsible.
Recklessly shining a laser at an aircraft or another moving vehicle is deeply irresponsible and dangerous.
Lasers can dazzle, distract or blind those in control of an aircraft.
By causing a distraction or, in some cases, short or long-term eye damage, laser attacks can lead to catastrophic incidents.
We take these types of incidents extremely seriously and will prosecute anyone carrying out this offence.
Penalties for the offence is a maximum 
-year prison sentence, an unlimited fine or both.
Anyone with information should contact us or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting ref *071640. See less
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