Syrian government forces have bombarded the city of Homs with artillery shells and mortars, killing at least 55 people, according to opposition groups.

But the government has denied the claims and accused activists of engaging in a propaganda campaign.

The BBC's Paul Wood, and cameraman Fred Scott, were smuggled into Homs, from where they sent this report.

Watch other reports from the BBC team inside Homs below.

The BBC's Paul Wood reports from inside Homs where he says rocket launchers were being used against the city.

Eyewitnesses say a field clinic was hit and that most of the casualties have been civilians.

Paul Wood says there are reports that Russian-made tanks inside Homs are firing on residents

Paul Wood and the BBC team managed to 'slip out' of the city overnight during a pause in the bombardment.

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