The Big (Brother) Picture

The picture that could land you in jail: How police in Big Brother Britain treat you like a terrorist for taking holiday snaps

Smith was standing on the corner with his cameras when he was approached by a security guard from the neighbouring Bank of America Merrill Lynch building. 'He asked me for ID,' says Smith. 'I politely explained that I didn't need to provide ID as I was standing in a public place. Then another, more senior, security guard came out. 'Again, I said that I didn't have to say who I was, and withdrew to the other side of the road.' Smith was then approached by a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) who demanded to know what he was doing. Their conversation was cut short by the noisy arrival of blaring police sirens bearing down from the east and west. As Smith watched in astonishment, three police cars, lights flashing frenetically, as well as a police riot van containing armed police officers, swerved into view and pulled up to investigate the 'incident' which consisted of nothing more than a man taking pictures of a church in the capital in broad daylight.

Yes, it's The Daily Mail. Oooh, send me to left-liberal hell!