Staff at a Sussex shop were thrilled when Harry Potter star Tom Felton dropped in to support the business.

Pipe Dreams in Uckfield High Street took to social media to thank the Draco Malfoy actor for visiting on Monday morning.

The actor, who also featured in films such as Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, was pictured holding a skateboard and posing with shop owner David Hobbs.

Julie Hobbs, who co-owns the store with husband David, said: “Tom very kindly came into the shop. It’s great to have a celebrity involved coming to support the business.

“He’s a really nice guy and really interesting. It’s exciting when he turns up.”

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Tom, 36, who is from Surrey, shot to fame playing Draco Malfoy in each of the Harry Potter films.

He dropped in to the shop after visiting his brother’s business, Phoenix Health Hub, which is also in Uckfield High Street.

Julie said it was a welcome boost for a small business during the cost of living crisis and tough economic times.