Architectural photographer Grant Smith was searched by City of London police under ‘terrorism powers’ last Monday, according to a report.

“A man was spoken to by officers on 10 May after police were called by security personnel,” a spokesperson said. “He was later searched under terrorism powers.”

Although police have no powers to stop members of the public or media filming in public places, it seems that clashes are still occurring, and anyone using a camera in potentially ’sensitive’ urban areas is viewed with suspicion.

An account and reaction is available on the NUJ web site.

For more on this issue in general, have a look at the I’m a Photographer Not a Terrorist site.