A murder trial at the Old Bailey was temporarily suspended, because of a rodent running around the dock.
The court assigned the most formidable usher to deal with the issue, while a defendant in the trial knelt on his chair to prevent the animal - believed to be a mouse - from climbing up his trousers.
The staff member attempted to grab the intruder and catch it with an empty water jug.
However, it darted away into a neighbouring courtroom.
The jury were temporarily removed from the room while the situation was dealt with.
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