Man tormented by lobsters in prank video

A man was faced with the terrifying prospect of sharing a bath with one of his greatest fears – lobsters.

The individual, known only as Durran, is shown in a video that has become an online hit in recent days with his legs and arms tied together and lying in an empty bath, reports Metro.

He believed his friends were going to record a video for the comedy website WhatTheFunny.com, but they actually had something more sinister lined up.

Durran is known to detest lobsters and was shocked to see a tray of them arrive in the bathroom, held by one of his friends.

He is then seen screaming and trying to wriggle free once the creatures are placed around the bath. He was tied with duct tape and could not move.

Finally, Durran was able to hop out of the bath with his trousers around his ankles, as his tormentors continued to laugh at his misfortune.