GREENOCK actor Martin Compston paid a surprise visit to a popular local restaurant earlier today.

The Line of Duty star popped into Bird Chicken Shop while in his home town on Thursday to try some of their fantastic food.

Rashith Siriwardhana, who opened the restaurant earlier this year, told the Tele it had been a privilege to have the actor visit. 

He said: "Last week he placed an order online, and we knew it was him because of the name. 

"But when he came in today, it was a great surprise. 

"He popped in and said he was on the way to the gym and he liked the food and liked what we do here. 

"It's good to see a local celebrity supporting local businesses. 

"It was very exciting for us, it's the first time we've seen him in or had something like this happen."