A giant 22-inch rat found in UK prompts calls for a council-led vermin survey and control plan.

A 22-inch rat, likened to a small cat, was found in a property in Normanby, UK, raising concerns about a growing rodent issue. Councillors David Taylor and Stephen Martin have called for a full vermin survey and treatment plan from Redcar and Cleveland Council, citing public bins and overgrown vegetation as factors. The council no longer offers pest control services to private households, leaving residents to manage infestations independently.