A SHOCKED diner claims she filmed a rat climbing the eating area furniture of the McDonald’s in Tilbury.

On Wednesday morning, Grays resident Kelly Mullins' daughter says she caught these images of a rat scaling the chair opposite her.

Disgusted by the discovery, she rushed to inform staff of the rodent intruder.

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Images appear to show the rat clambering across the furniture in the restaurant eating area.

The clip was allegedly filmed in the Thurrock Park Way, Tilbury, McDonald’s.

The fast food giant has been contacted for comment.

The video has been shared on Facebook, where it has been viewed almost 100,000 times in just over 24 hours.