OUR readers have responded to a chip shop owner who has been praised for an 'unbelievable act of kindness.'

Lisa Williams travelled to Carlisle for the Christmas market with her husband, mother, and her mother’s friend yesterday (December 7), and stopped in Mammas, a chip shop and café on Scotch Street.

The group became worried about missing their train back and were unable to walk back due to illness, when Ahmed, who runs the café, displayed a remarkable act of simple kindness.

Peter Scullion said: "Ahmed is such a smashing bloke who always makes us feel welcome when we come in the shop, his food is also amazing. He's a credit to Carlisle."

Helen JoLit said: "Lovely man, always time to chat with his customers."

Jacqueline Bilsland said: "Oh it's nice to know in the city there is still good in people."

Sue Dodd said: "He is the loveliest person."

Cheryl Blaylock said: "Ahmed has always been nice to me and chatty and to my kids, and his chips are great."

Julie Wilson said: "He is a lovely guy very genuine and caring. Always makes everyone feel welcome and greets you like a friend."