FANS have been left in hysterics after Newcastle star Dan Burn was spotted behind the counter of a butchers.

The defender, who earns a reported £55,000-a-week, shocked shoppers at Grainger Market in the city centre earlier today.

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Incredible images of Burn holding meat while wearing an apron over his Newcastle tracksuit went viral on social media.

The humble star, who was born in Northumberland and is a boyhood Toon supporter, posed for photos with surprised shoppers.

A fan shared the snaps on X, writing: "That was amazing to bump into Dan Burn, as he serves meat in the local butchers in Granger Market in Toon."

Others were left stunned, with one saying: "Could this be any more random."

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Another added: "Dan Burn what a bloke."

A third commented: "Just a normal Wednesday in town."

Burn was believed to be behind the counter of the butchers for a club initiative that sees players mix with the local community.

Last year, Sandro Tonali was seen wearing a hi-vis jacket and a helmet while grafting with offshore engineers.

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The Italian midfielder, who was serving a ten-month betting ban at the time, also visited students at a facility built by the Newcastle Foundation.

Burn has played 31 games for Newcastle this term, missing just two matches all season.