Larry the cat 'to take on Downing Street rats'

London, Feb 15 (ANI): UK Prime Minister David Cameron is all set to welcome a cat into his official residence.

The four-year old tabby cat is to move into No 10, reports the BBC.

The new resident, believed to be called Larry, is to join the Cameron and his family from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

The arrival follows weeks of speculation about potential pest control measures after a rat was seen outside No 10. (ANI)