"Many Photos" - UK weather: Fury after train passenger whips off vest in heatwave

With temperatures hitting record-breaking levels in Britain today, many people are finding different ways to keep cool.

But one man took things to a whole new level in the heatwave by riding shirtless on a air-conditioned train today from London King's Cross to Ely in Cambridgeshire.

The man on the 12.12pm Great Northern service appeared to have hung up a blue vest on a hook next to him as he wrote an email in Outlook on his laptop.

A man rides shirtless on a train from London King's Cross to Ely in Cambridgeshire today

The photograph was captured by Ed Gillespie, 47, an environmental entrepreneur and author from Norfolk who has previously worked for Transport for London.

Social media users were quick to reply to the picture of the man - wearing only shorts and sandals - posted by Mr Gillespie, who wrote: 'I know it’s hot, but... really?' 

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One response to the post at 12.16pm said the lack of shirt was 'not OK - guys, keep your top on', while another added: 'Oh no, noooooooo!'

A third said: 'The blue vest hanging up to dry on the peg is a touch of genius. Great composition Ed, you should be proud of this study of the anthropocene.'

Mr Gillespie added: 'Just for the record I only shared this as a bit of wry humour. I am not attempting to shame this dude in any way, in fact I rather admire his chutzpah.' 

He added: 'The carriage is actually air conditioned... and he was only wearing a vest... how much cooler does he need to be?!'

It comes as temperatures in Britain soared to 95F (35C) by noon today after a tropical night, as the country braces for record-breaking heat.

The mercury could soar to 102F (39C) in some spots today, driven by hot air funnelled from the south as western Europe is gripped by an extreme heatwave.

Sweltering temperatures could spark thundery downpours, with a yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for eastern areas from 3pm today until 4am tomorrow.

People are being urged to take precautions against the heat, including staying hydrated, staying inside at the hottest time of the day and avoiding exercise.

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