Reply to post: Re: Who arrests the watchmen?

Photographer hassled by Port of Tyne for filming a sign on a wall

Scorchio!!

Re: Who arrests the watchmen?

" "...later seizes hold of Noble's camera tripod and refuses to let go of it..."

"...The police spokesperson continued: “No offence has been reported ..."

Well an offence certainly seems to have been committed, one that the officers were clearly aware of. Nulfeasance in public office anyone? "

Did the photographer make an allegation? That is the key; the alleged victim must make an allegation, unless something physically serious - violent assault, theft of or damage to property, including images - has taken place, in which case they are bound by duty to intervene for the public good.

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