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Kenya shooting kills 48

At least 48 people were killed in a small coastal town in Kenya after an unidentified gunmen attacked buildings and a hotel.

Warning: Disturbing images

Monday 16 June 2014 17:28 EDT
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Wreckages of burnt cars are seen outside the Mpeketoni police station after unidentified gunmen attacked the coastal Kenyan town of Mpeketoni
Wreckages of burnt cars are seen outside the Mpeketoni police station after unidentified gunmen attacked the coastal Kenyan town of Mpeketoni

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