Man accused of flying drones over soccer stadiums to go to court

Man accused of flying drones over soccer stadiums to go to court

Published Mar. 18, 2015 11:00 a.m. ET
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LONDON --

A man has been summoned to appear in a British court on charges that he flew drones over soccer stadiums during matches.

Police say Nigel Wilson is accused of flying a ''small unmanned surveillance aircraft'' over seven stadiums, including the homes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City.

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The 42-year-old Wilson is also said to have failed to maintain direct, unaided and visual contact with a drone at Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament in London.

London's Metropolitan Police says Wilson has been summoned to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on April 16.

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