A press photographer in Swansea, who was arrested while covering a murder, had the case against him dropped after prosecutors found no evidential basis for the arrest. The photographer was accused of trespassing into a murder suspect's home during a standoff with the police. The court heard that the photographer was singled out by the police, leading to a 'disturbing' case. The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of journalists by the police, with a union calling for compensation and criticizing the police for creating a hostile environment for reporters. South Wales Police is now investigating several complaints related to the photographer's arrest.
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