Man, 64, charged with allegedly pointing laser at police aircraft

A man has been charged after he allegedly pointed a laser at a patrolling police aircraft in Sydney's south west overnight.

A Polair aircraft was patrolling Sydney's west last night before a high-powered laser was allegedly pointed at the vehicle just after 7pm.

Police later tracked the laser to a Wakeley home and arrested a 64-year-old man.

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He was taken to Cabramatta Police Station, where he was charged with threatening the safety of people on board an aircraft and possessing a prohibited weapon without a permit.

The 64-year-old was granted conditional bail and is set to appear at Fairfield court next week.

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