A Dublin service station has been temporarily closed amid an investigation into a "pest control issue".

It comes after video footage of a rat rummaging in a loaf of bread in a shop deli was widely shared on social media.

The rodent is also seen scuttling over plastic cutlery and running behind a toaster.

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In a statement, an Applegreen spokesperson said: “Our Cherry Orchard site has been temporarily closed following a pest control issue.

"We are conducting a full investigation into the incident, which falls well below our high operating standards.

"The health and safety of our customers is our first priority and we are taking this issue extremely seriously.”

The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) has also said it is aware of the incident.