A school’s kitchen in Sonning has been forced to close after a dead mouse was found in a cupboard.

South Oxfordshire Environmental Health Officers found the rodent during a routine unannounced food hygiene inspection at Sonning Common Primary School on Monday 15 July.

The animal was discovered amongst pan lids in an equipment cupboard next to the servery area.

Mouse droppings were also found throughout the kitchen and food storage areas during the inspection.

Officers said it was clear that standards of cleaning were not in place, in order to protect against contamination.

The kitchen closed immediately after a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice was issued and will remain closed until the officers deem it safe.