A TEENAGER has been arrested after allegedly shining a light at a police helicopter.

The 17-year-old, from Burnley, was arrested after the helicopter filmed him shining the light from a bedroom window at his home.

The helicopter was monitoring supporters leaving Turf Moor after Burnley’s 4-2 win over Port Vale on January 8 when the incident happened.

He will appear before Reedley Youth Court on January 24.

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