Youths dazzle drivers on busy Derbyshire road with laser beam

Officers received reports of a laser beam being used to dazzle drivers on the main road in New Houghton on Wednesday, November 22. (Photo: Shirebrook Police SNT) Officers received reports of a laser beam being used to dazzle drivers on the main road in New Houghton on Wednesday, November 22. Eagle-eyed Shirebrook SNT officers who attended the scene spotted the youths who were shining the laser.

The youths were given stern words and the laser was confiscated and sent for destruction. A spokesperson for Shirebrook SNT said: “This doesn’t stop here. Parents will be spoken to so they know what their children are up to!

Parents, please educate your children on what dangers shining a laser beam into moving traffic can pose!”