Laser pen shone at passenger plane during landing at Inverness
Police Scotland warn of the potential for 'catastrophic consequences' as plane targeted by laser.
A laser pen was shone at an aircraft as it came into land at Inverness Airport, police have revealed.
The incident happened around 5.30pm on Thursday as the passenger plane landed.
Police have issued a warning of the "catastrophic consequences" of such actions and are appealing for information.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "The use of a laser pen in this manner is extremely reckless and such use could have catastrophic consequences for the person distracted - who in this case, was the pilot of an aircraft - in addition to passengers and the general public.
"We would urge people in possession of these type of devices not to misuse them in this manner and remind people that matters such as this are taken very seriously by both Police Scotland and the Scottish Courts."
Police Scotland would urge any members of the public who might have any information relating to the incident to contact them using their 101 non emergency service.