SMH gets NYC confused with Barcelona during terrorist coverage

Selecting an image during a breaking news story is difficult – a problem Dr Mumbo notes The Sydney Morning Herald experienced today when an image of the New York Police Department was used during the unfolding event in Barcelona.

A screenshot of the SMH homepage earlier today

The image has since been updated, with all references to the NYPD removed.

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