UK households have been warned to use torches and flashlights after dark as a grim epidemic sweeps England. The invasion of gigantic rats has made headlines in recent days, with UK households warned to take action.

A 22-INCH rodent has been discovered in Teesside this year already, and the bin chaos in Birmingham has been feared to be foreshadowing a big explosion in pets this winter.

Experts from a public health body in Canada have warned there are ways to prepare. They say: "Rats come out at night, so walk around outside with a flashlight after dark. This will help you see where rats are going, so you can check for burrows when it gets light."

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Bring bins and recyclings cans and bags to the curb as close to pick

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