A THURROCK commuter certainly caught the eye of fellow travellers this morning (Friday, 29 October) as he travelled to London.

John Mason caught the 7.12am from Stanford-le-Hope to Fenchurch Street dressed as a cartoon gangster - raising money for the Alzheimers Society.

John says: "So many families continue to be devastated by Alzheimers and as we are having a fancy dress day in the office I thought I would see if I could raise some money for this worthy cause by travelling to London in full fancy dress."

John has already smashed his target of £300 and is now bearing down on the £1,000 fundraising mark. If you would like to help him achieve it, visit his Just Giving page via this link.