Police have issued advice to photographers who are considering taking pictures in the City of London amid suspicions they may be involved in terrorist activity.
In a statement released to Amateur Photographer this afternoon, City of London Police said: ‘Photographers should carry identification where possible and be prepared to answer questions about why they are taking photographs, if they are asked.’
The advice adds: ‘Police and security officers have a duty to protect the public and the City of London has traditionally been a high-profile target for terrorists.’
The police issued the statement in response to a request by Amateur Photographer magazine following recent reports of photographers triggering security concerns in the Square Mile.
See below to watch photographer Grant Smith and AP’s news editor Chris Cheesman talking about this subject on More4 News earlier this week.
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