An introduced black rat scratches through leaf litter, looking for food. Nearby, a native water rat watches on, its beady eyes shining. The native rat pounces out from the shadows, sending the invader ...

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Rat droppings and grease marks from the rats were also found, and gnawed food was reportedly being sold. Coventry City Council said it believes the building was rat-infested.