'Giant Rat' Caught And Killed By Grandad in North East of England

A 'giant rat' has been caught and killed by a man in the North East of England.

Grandad Brian Watson killed the large rodent with a piece of wood in Castleside, County Durham.

It was first spotted by the boyfriend of Mr Watson's granddaughter, while he was out cutting grass on a tractor.

In an interview with Sky Tyne and Wear, Mr Watson said: "I heard him shouting there was a large rat.

"I came running round the corner. I managed to grab some wood on the way."

"It wasn't very fast. I managed to kill it there and then.

"I've never seen a rat as big in my life before." Read More