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Alexander Smail

Martin Compston visits Glasgow music bar as staff left stunned

Martin Compston paid a surprise visit to a Glasgow bar on Sunday, leaving staff in shock.

The Scottish actor, famous for his roles in popular TV dramas such as Line of Duty, Traces, and The Nest, appeared at Maggie May's bar and music venue.

The establishment, which is located at the Trongate, was not expecting the visit, and were quick to share their excitement on Instagram.

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Compston also spent some time chatting with the bar's house band, who even managed to nab a photo with him.

Writing on the social media platform, the bar said: "Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the wee donkey...it's Martin Compston in Maggie's.

"He popped in after yesterday's game and spent some time with our in house band and Maggie's very own Hugh...have we FINALLY cracked the H mystery?"

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The H mystery is a reference to Line of Duty, and in particular an unidentified character known only as H who is a corrupt police officer responsible for a mass conspiracy.

Maggie Mays also shared the news on its Facebook account, where one fan commented: "Belter of a night".

Earlier this year, Compston starred alongside Tuppence Middleton in ITV thriller Our House, which received a mixed response from viewers.

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