Father of Syrian drowned boy Alan Kurdi speaks of heartbreak

The father of a three-year-old Syrian boy found drowned on a beach in Turkey has told the BBC of the harrowing circumstances of his death.

Alan Kurdi's father Abdullah said that shortly after their boat left Turkey for the Greek island of Kos it was hit by waves and the captain swam off.

The family were among thousands fleeing Syria and seeking a new life abroad.

Fergal Keane reports.