Alerts | Physical attack by authorities

TV cameraman attacked by police while covering lockdown

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A TV cameraman of Nation Media Group was assaulted by police officials in the Coast Region of Kenya, while covering police action against the residents after the announcement of lockdown in Kenya. The local police chief later apologized for the attack.

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