Larry the Downing Street cat feels the long boot of the law after giving armed policeman the run around

By Martin Robinson


The famous black door opens and Larry pauses ... too long for the policeman standing guard, who helps him on his way with a helpful boot up the backside


Should I stay or should I go?

Well, the long boot of the law put an end to any dithering by Larry the Downing Street cat as he pondered whether to enter his famous home.

The armed police officer who traditionally guards No. 10 nudged him through the door with his foot after he was given the run around by the Prime Minister's four-year-old tabby this morning.

Larry was brought to Downing Street to catch rodents but shot to fame because, despite winning the affections of David and Samantha Cameron, he did not catch a single mouse or rat in two months.


This time the pondering cat failed to decide whether he would like to go indoors or not.

The gathered press pack watched as the policeman had to chase the cheeky cat around outside the house before picking him up and placing him outside the famous black door so he could enter.

But as the door opened Larry paused for too long so was nudged on his way in case he changed his mind again.

According to David Cameron, when they got Larry from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home the cat had been ‘highly recommended’ and had a ‘very strong predatory drive and high chase-drive and hunting instinct’, developed during his time on the streets.

But obviously this doesn't extend to getting through doors.


Where do you think you're going? Tired of being given the run around by Larry, one of No. 10's armed police officers picks the cat up


source:dailymail