HS2 worker blinded after mysterious green laser shone into his eyes at construction site as cops hunt for suspect

POLICE are investigating after a HS2 worker was temporarily blinded in both eyes by a laser shone at him on a construction site.

The man, aged in his 50s, was stood by a lorry on the site in Wendover, Bucks, when he noticed a green light.

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He then turned towards the laser, which caused him to lose his sight in both eyes for around 15 minutes.

The worker is still suffering from pain in his eyes after the attack on Wednesday afternoon.

Police are now investigating and say two other workers also noticed the laser being shone at them,

They said: "The laser then went into both of his eyes, causing his vision to be impaired and prevent him from working.

"His eyesight remained impaired and blurred for 15 minutes and he has since suffered pain in his eyes.

"The victim has now received hospital treatment for his injuries."

Police are asking for anyone with information to call them on 101.

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A spokesperson added: ";This incident was a dangerous act, which resulted in a man aged in his fifties sustaining blurred vision and also pain in his eyes."

The controversial HS2 line will connect London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds at a cost of £106billion.

It has sparked fury among locals and activists with protests taking place earlier this year.

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