A well loved television star joined police in Bolton today while filming for his new series.

Adrian Dunbar, best known to viewers for his portrayal of Ted Hastings in hit crime drama Line of Duty, was out on the streets of Bolton today where he was joined by some real life officers.

They were seen walking around the town hall around Le Mans Crescent where the Irish star looked to be in good spirits.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Mother of God... it's Adrian Dunbar!

“The Line of Duty star joined our officers in Bolton for a little walkabout as he filmed for a new TV series.

The Bolton News: Adrian on his walkaboutAdrian on his walkabout (Image: GMP)

“No wee donkeys in sight though.”

Adrian had been in town filming for the next series of ITV crime drama Ridley.

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Ridley will follow Dunbar’s character as he strikes up a working partnership with former colleague Carol Farman, played by Bronagh Waugh, with their bond to be "tested" in series two.

Ridley series two will consist of four two-hour films, with Paul Matthew Thompson (Shakespeare & Hathaway), Julia Gilbert (Midsomer Murders) and Michael Bhim (Vera) handling writing duties.

Ridley season one was ITV's fourth biggest drama launch of 2022, with the premiere reaching 7.1m viewers and the series average settling at an impressive 6.3m.