A squirrel has bonded with a builder who has looked after him since he was a week old.

Nutty the grey squirrel lives with Tony Hattersley at his home in Bramhall, Greater Manchester.

He showers with Mr Hattersley, travels to work with him on the dashboard of his car and even stops off at the pub for a post-work pint.

Mr Hattersley found Nutty on a building site and the squirrel now follows him everywhere.

Mr Hattersley said his new pet, who even watches television with him, is dependent on him.

But he added: "As soon as he meets a mate, then he'll be off."