As we hurtle towards Crimbo and temperatures plummet, many folk are tempted to hoard treats outside as fridges and kitchen cupboards rapidly fill up. Rodents are after festive food, experts say (Image: Getty)

People storing Christmas food and drink in garages and sheds have been warned the festive goodies are being targeted by thieving rodents.

As we hurtle towards Crimbo and temperatures plummet, many folk are tempted to hoard treats outside as fridges and kitchen cupboards rapidly fill up.

Expert Simon Taylor, from garage and shed firm Lidget Compton, said: “By preparing early and spreading the cost, many Brits will buy Christmas food items for parties, meals and gifts, weeks, sometimes even months, in advance, storing it in their garage or outhouse before the big day.

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