Kenyan police deny accusations of abuse of Somali refugees

The Kenyan police has rejected as "exaggerated" accusations made by a human rights group that police officers have been abusing Somali refugees in the country.

Human Rights Watch say the police beat, raped and illegally detained people who wouldn't pay them bribes.

It said hundreds had been sent back to Somalia this year alone - violating international law.

Charles Owino is Kenya's deputy police spokesman.