Spaniard faces prison for directing fireworks at police chopper

man facing prison for firing fireworks at guardia civil helicopter

A MAN accused of launching fireworks at a Guardia Civil helicopter is facing up to four years in prison.

The incident happened on the A63 in Asturias as the chopper circled above a picket of striking miners.

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