Another Attack On A Police Helicopter
This must surely be yet more evidence to show just how effective today's Police helicopters are in the fight against crime. The scroats are taking more and more risks to remove and counter the greatest threat to their activities.
We need to take stock and formulate effective plans to protect these resources. That does NOT mean reducing their numbers and restricting their hours, - as the bean counters seem to want to do.
Its ironic that the bean counters appear to be a more effective way of hampering the fight against crime than these criminals are!
Tigerfish
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We need to take stock and formulate effective plans to protect these resources. That does NOT mean reducing their numbers and restricting their hours, - as the bean counters seem to want to do.
Its ironic that the bean counters appear to be a more effective way of hampering the fight against crime than these criminals are!
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All,
For such a determined effort by the scumbags (3 cars I believe) I have to pose the question, were they involved in planning something bigger, and therefore trying to take the chopper out of action?
Just a thought..........
For such a determined effort by the scumbags (3 cars I believe) I have to pose the question, were they involved in planning something bigger, and therefore trying to take the chopper out of action?
Just a thought..........
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were they involved in planning something bigger, and therefore trying to take the chopper out of action?
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They are going to have to try harder than that!! We have cover from other forces in place whatever happens to our cab.
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We knew that the force would have cover, its just that these thick to**sers don't realise it. I hope that there is a mandatory 10 year minimum prison sentence for attacks on emergency service aircraft?
In fact on any emergency service vehicle?
Joel
We knew that the force would have cover, its just that these thick to**sers don't realise it. I hope that there is a mandatory 10 year minimum prison sentence for attacks on emergency service aircraft?
In fact on any emergency service vehicle?
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Just an update for everyone, a few more details released to the press. We are receiving a lot of phone calls today and to be honest there is not a lot more that we will be able to tell you that isn't here. The latest is that we will be up and running again well before the end of the week as reported.
Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk - Attack on Merseyside Police helicopter sparks high-speed chase through Liverpool
Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk - Attack on Merseyside Police helicopter sparks high-speed chase through Liverpool
A GANG tried to torch the Merseyside Police helicopter, sparking a 16-mile, high-speed chase through Liverpool.
The window of the £2.9m Eurocopter was smashed and petrol poured inside.
The pursuit which followed left one police officer injured, a patrol car in flames and the Birkenhead tunnel closed.
The attack at RAF Woodvale, in Formby, means the helicopter is grounded.
Air cover is being provided by another force while it is repaired, but officers hope it will be back in action by the end of the week.
The aircraft was attacked just before 10.30pm on Friday.
A Mitsubishi Shogun, believed to have been used by the gang, was later found burned out in Moore Lane, Altcar.
A silver Audi A4 with blacked-out windows was also seen travelling at high speed along the Formby bypass with a number of people on board.
The car was driven into the Birkenhead tunnel and abandoned.
At the same time, a black Audi S8 left the tunnel at speed heading toward Liverpool city centre. The car was followed by officers into Upper Parliament Street, in Toxteth.
The Audi crashed into a police vehicle in nearby Upper Hampton Street.
The police vehicle caught fire and an officer suffered slight injuries.
Three men, aged 24, 25 and 26, were arrested at the scene.
They were quizzed and released on police bail pending further inquiries.
The Birkenhead tunnel was closed while the abandoned Audi was removed.
It was re-opened at 2pm on Saturday.
Superintendent Jonathan Roy, of Merseyside Police, said: Officers have launched a far-reaching investigation after the force helicopter was targeted.
The prompt response by police officers and aircrew, and recently enhanced security measures, prevented this from becoming a more serious incident.
In addition, outstanding action by all the officers involved resulted in the arrest of three men without injury to any member of the public.
We are determined to bring all offenders involved in this matter to justice and investigators will leave no stone unturned in so doing.
Members of the community we serve and members of the criminal fraternity should take note that highly effective air support was maintained throughout the operation, and the effective provision of air support to Merseyside is still in place and will be maintained.
The other abandoned vehicles were recovered and are being forensically examined.
Police said it was too soon to say whether security at Woodvale would have to be stepped up.
A spokesman also denied reports shots were fired during the chase.
Anyone with information should call Merseyside Police on 0151-709 6010.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
The window of the £2.9m Eurocopter was smashed and petrol poured inside.
The pursuit which followed left one police officer injured, a patrol car in flames and the Birkenhead tunnel closed.
The attack at RAF Woodvale, in Formby, means the helicopter is grounded.
Air cover is being provided by another force while it is repaired, but officers hope it will be back in action by the end of the week.
The aircraft was attacked just before 10.30pm on Friday.
A Mitsubishi Shogun, believed to have been used by the gang, was later found burned out in Moore Lane, Altcar.
A silver Audi A4 with blacked-out windows was also seen travelling at high speed along the Formby bypass with a number of people on board.
The car was driven into the Birkenhead tunnel and abandoned.
At the same time, a black Audi S8 left the tunnel at speed heading toward Liverpool city centre. The car was followed by officers into Upper Parliament Street, in Toxteth.
The Audi crashed into a police vehicle in nearby Upper Hampton Street.
The police vehicle caught fire and an officer suffered slight injuries.
Three men, aged 24, 25 and 26, were arrested at the scene.
They were quizzed and released on police bail pending further inquiries.
The Birkenhead tunnel was closed while the abandoned Audi was removed.
It was re-opened at 2pm on Saturday.
Superintendent Jonathan Roy, of Merseyside Police, said: Officers have launched a far-reaching investigation after the force helicopter was targeted.
The prompt response by police officers and aircrew, and recently enhanced security measures, prevented this from becoming a more serious incident.
In addition, outstanding action by all the officers involved resulted in the arrest of three men without injury to any member of the public.
We are determined to bring all offenders involved in this matter to justice and investigators will leave no stone unturned in so doing.
Members of the community we serve and members of the criminal fraternity should take note that highly effective air support was maintained throughout the operation, and the effective provision of air support to Merseyside is still in place and will be maintained.
The other abandoned vehicles were recovered and are being forensically examined.
Police said it was too soon to say whether security at Woodvale would have to be stepped up.
A spokesman also denied reports shots were fired during the chase.
Anyone with information should call Merseyside Police on 0151-709 6010.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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Might be worth a try to see if anything about it is on this site.
Police Helicopter Pilot - The Police Helicopter News Page
(EDIT)This might be the article
UK Gypsies Trash Police Helicopter Valued At 5 Million Pounds
Several newspapers in the UK are reporting that a group of gypsies, upset at being surveilled by the local police helicopter, climbed into a secure area and attacked the helicopter with axes.
The Gypsies or "travellers" as they are sometimes called, and their remote campsite, was the subject of a theft and stolen property investigation wherein the police helicopter was used to gather evidence from the air.
The incident occurred yesterday evening around 10pm local time, after the gang climbed a 4' wall at the police forces helipad at Fairoaks Airport near Woking. The helicopter, a twin engine EC 135, belonged to the Surrey Police Department. It is the only helicopter owned or operated by the department.
Surrey is a county in the south east of England and borders Greater London, Kent East and West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The county has an abundance of mature woodland, which is perhaps why the band of Gypsies was camped there.
Reports are that most of the damage was to the helicopter's windows, and that it should return to service in about two weeks.
Police Helicopter Pilot - The Police Helicopter News Page
(EDIT)This might be the article
UK Gypsies Trash Police Helicopter Valued At 5 Million Pounds
Several newspapers in the UK are reporting that a group of gypsies, upset at being surveilled by the local police helicopter, climbed into a secure area and attacked the helicopter with axes.
The Gypsies or "travellers" as they are sometimes called, and their remote campsite, was the subject of a theft and stolen property investigation wherein the police helicopter was used to gather evidence from the air.
The incident occurred yesterday evening around 10pm local time, after the gang climbed a 4' wall at the police forces helipad at Fairoaks Airport near Woking. The helicopter, a twin engine EC 135, belonged to the Surrey Police Department. It is the only helicopter owned or operated by the department.
Surrey is a county in the south east of England and borders Greater London, Kent East and West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The county has an abundance of mature woodland, which is perhaps why the band of Gypsies was camped there.
Reports are that most of the damage was to the helicopter's windows, and that it should return to service in about two weeks.
Last edited by jim63; 22nd Mar 2010 at 00:20.
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Not quite Jim. The article is dated Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 01:41PM and that incident is coverd earlier on this thread.
Shame the article couldn't find a picture of a UK 135.
Shame the article couldn't find a picture of a UK 135.
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I'm thinking this is another reported laser attack and someone was a bit bored yesterday afternoon!
In the meantime;
Two police helicopter pilots attacked in San Antonio
Two police helicopter pilots attacked in San Antonio | san, police, antonio - Local News -
In the meantime;
Two police helicopter pilots attacked in San Antonio
Two police helicopter pilots attacked in San Antonio | san, police, antonio - Local News -
Authorities say two men have been arrested after allegedly attacking two police helicopter pilots at a San Antonio gas station, which led to one of the attackers being shot in the arm by an officer.
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Hey Mighty,
Do you think when the plot is put to some sort of Film, they might use you boys to play the part of Actors, but who will be sucking the lollipop,
sounds like a Michael Winner sort of plot
vfr
Peter B
Do you think when the plot is put to some sort of Film, they might use you boys to play the part of Actors, but who will be sucking the lollipop,
sounds like a Michael Winner sort of plot
vfr
Peter B
Strathclyde police need their @rse's kicking! 
"Almost £40,000 worth of damage"
(If ECUK are fixing it that's probably one small map reading lamp and re hanging the door!)
"Almost £40,000 worth of damage"
(If ECUK are fixing it that's probably one small map reading lamp and re hanging the door!)
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This is a rumour network. However, apart from his first sentence every single thing Airpolice said was factually incorrect.
Minimal damage to a door and no ransacking done.
Case been heard and dealt with in court.
Interestingly as handysnaks points out, nothing really to do with Stathclyde Police. If the aircraft had been badly damaged or destroyed as in previous more serious cases, Strathclyde Police would have had a fully specced EC135T2+ replacement in 12hrs. With no impact on the taxpayers investment.
Minimal damage to a door and no ransacking done.
Case been heard and dealt with in court.
Interestingly as handysnaks points out, nothing really to do with Stathclyde Police. If the aircraft had been badly damaged or destroyed as in previous more serious cases, Strathclyde Police would have had a fully specced EC135T2+ replacement in 12hrs. With no impact on the taxpayers investment.
"Nothing to do with Strathclyde police"
Really? Who was it leased to and for what purpose? Who provided the crew? Who was responsible for it's security?
"no impact on the taxpayers investment"
If you can't take better care of your "taxpayers investment" you may find that your "Taxpayers" may have to "invest" considerably more in the future.
Really? Who was it leased to and for what purpose? Who provided the crew? Who was responsible for it's security?
"no impact on the taxpayers investment"
If you can't take better care of your "taxpayers investment" you may find that your "Taxpayers" may have to "invest" considerably more in the future.
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How secure is YOUR helicopter?
Any unit that is leaving their aircraft unattended day or night, regardless of alarms cameras etc. needs a serious Guy Fawkes party up their bottom on a par with the millennium celebrations! Especially if I was one of the taxpayers paying for it
Just how many hints do you need?