Laser Lights Spin A UFO Tale
[Original headline: Wickford: Club's lasers spark UFO alert]
Worried residents called in police after fearing they were about to have a close encounter with UFOs.
Strange lights spun in circles in the sky over homes in Wickford [Southern England] last night, leaving residents open-mouthed in awe.
But just when people thought they were about to meet beings from another planet, a police probe uncovered the truth.
The spooky lights, which were reflecting off the clouds, came not from out of this world - but from a laser light machine on the roof of a nightclub celebrating its opening.
Alistair Burrell, boss of Fraziers, in London Road, Wickford, said: "I am sorry to disappoint everybody but it really was nothing more than that.
"I think too many people have been watching Independence Day on the TV but I suppose the lights could look a bit like a UFO."
A police spokeswoman said they had had several calls from residents.
Ellen Howard, 65, of Donald Thorn Close, Wickford, said: "I was standing outside watching them and I thought it must be a UFO. It was a bit frightening, I can tell you. But I knew I wasn't imagining it because I am of sound mind."
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Evening Echo via This is Essex / England - Nov 16.01
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