A CHART-TOPPING rapper surprised Boltonians this week when he visited the town for the day.

Professor Green was pictured out and about in bars and even a local takeaway while filming for a Channel 4 documentary.

The Read All About It singer was talking to people who had once been homeless and had turned their lives around.

Filming took him to Mash’s Wing Ranch in Derby Street which provides food for people living on the streets for free every Wednesday.

He also took time out to speak to Homeless Aid UK which was started by a group of friends from Bolton.

Zayd Patel, who runs the takeaway with his brothers, said: “We got a phone call asking if they could visit for the documentary and it was a welcome shock.

“He was a very nice guy, very reserved. One of our customers was really excited and took lots of photos with him.

“It was a strange day. As we were talking to him the presenter of Dragons’ Den, Evan Davis, walked past!” Mr Davis was also in Bolton for the filming of a Newsnight special.