An incident of concern occurred off the coast of Lincolnshire, involving a laser being intentionally directed at a lifeboat crew near Skegness. The unfortunate circumstance transpired during the hours of 23:30 BST and 00:30 on the night spanning from 28 to 29 June. Considered as a serious obstruction to the crew’s search operation, this action has elicited stern warnings from the Lincolnshire Police, stating the perpetrator could face imprisonment. Authorities are thus encouraging individuals with any relevant information to contribute to the investigation. This article was adapted from original reporting by the BBC.
Lifeboat Crew Targeted with Laser During Skegness Search
Police say the incident off the coast of Skegness was serious and could lead to a prison sentence.
1 July 20251 min read
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