Mumbai attacker appeals against death penalty

There is tight security in Mumbai where a court has begun hearing an appeal by the sole surviving gunman of the 2008 attacks on the Indian city.

Mohammad Ajmal Amir Qasab, a Pakistani national, is contesting the death sentence passed in May.

Due to security concerns, the 23-year-old appeared at the high court in Mumbai via a video link from prison.

More than 170 people died when Qasab and nine other militants attacked various targets.

Qasab was found guilty of mass murder and waging war against India.