Football federation UEFA have hit England with three disciplinary charges – after a fan shone a laser pen in Kasper Schmeichel‘s face before Harry Kane‘s penalty.
The group – which represents the sport in Europe – are also investigating Three Lions supporters booing during Denmark’s national anthem and setting off fireworks.
The triple-whammy allegations will be investigated by UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body.
It is the first time a team in this tournament has been charged over fans booing rivals anthems. Punishments include fines of up to £8,000 and official warnings.
The laser pen incident saw an unmistakable green beam flickered across the Denmark keeper’s head as the England captain was lining up to take his shot.
It appeared to hit one of Schmeichel’s eyes only briefly with the coloured light mostly dancing over his cheek and forehead.
The torch-style gadgets have been a problem at sporting events for some time, but in recent years have been rarely seen at football matches.
There is a law relating to them being used to endanger vehicles but would not cover individuals. It may be the offence would fall under an assault category.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said they were looking at whether it was something they would investigate.
Tom said those who had shone the lasers should be identified and banned by the police
Tim said that whoever was responsible needed to be banned and handed a police caution
In 2010 in America a man was jailed for three years for dazzling a sheriff and being charged with second-degree assault.
The Football Association has previously launched an investigation into fans using the pointers, with one probe launching when Wayne Rooney was targeted in 2015.
Today supporters urged the police to get involved and investigate online.
Twitter user Tim said: ‘Whoever used the laser pointer does deserve a lifetime ban and a police caution.
