A CHEEKY monkey with 'a tin opener' has been spotted at a train station much to the amusement of ScotRail staff.

The cute creature was hanging out at Cambuslang train station today.

His presence at the commuter hub was publicised on Twitter after ScotRail tweeted: "I've dealt with lost phones, handbags, and glasses over the years but this is definitely a first!

"If you've lost your monkey... it's waiting on the next service from Cambuslang into the town."

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The tweet captured the imagination of Twitter with users quickly making the moment go viral.

It is understood the pet belongs to a local family who managed to get him home.

ScotRail later tweeted:  "This wee fella has been reunited with his family! Here he is one last time eating a tin of fruit. Canny believe he had a tin opener!"