PSNI warning as temporary airspace restrictions in place

Police have issued a warning due to temporary airspace restrictions in NI.

It currently an offence to fly a drone within the vicinity of Hazelbank Park, Newtownabbey. This will remain in place until 6pm on May 24.

The restriction will also be in place in Hillsborough from midday on Wednesday until midday on Thursday.

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A PSNI spokesperson said: "From 8am on Wednesday morning, 24th May, it will be an offence to fly an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) within the vicinity of Hazelbank Park, Newtownabbey until 6pm on Wednesday evening.

"This will also be in effect in Royal Hillsborough from 12pm on Wednesday, 24th May until 12pm on Thursday, May 25th.

"These are in line with a temporary airspace restrictions issued by the Civil Aviation Authority.

"For further information, please visit the National Air Traffic Services website at www.nats.aero."

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