This is the moment cops arrest a man for pointing a laser device at a police helicopter.

The incident happened at Fort De Soto Park, Pinellas County, Florida, USA on 26th January when the 32-year-old Michael Scott pointed a green laser towards the police helicopter multiple times.

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement obtained by Newsflash: “The pilot of the helicopter reported that the laser was pointed in his eyes multiple times. He experienced minor pain and conducted a precautionary landing of the helicopter in an open field at Fort de Soto Park.

“Per Florida State Statute, it is a third-degree felony for any person who knowingly and willfully shines, points, or focuses the beam of a laser lighting device on an individual operating a motor vehicle, vessel, or aircraft.

Scott was arrested and charged with two counts of felony Misuse of a Laser Lighting Device and transported to the Pinellas County Jail without incident.”