HE’S best known as Eastenders bad boy Nasty Nick Cotton.

But actor John Altman terrified shoppers in Fareham as he got into character as another villain.

Daily Echo:

He will appear in this year’s Ferneham Hall pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk as Fleshcreep and joined other cast members in costume for the launch of the show, which runs from December 13 to January 5.

Pictured are, left to right: Tracey Penn as Jack, John Altman as Fleshcreep, Mark Siney as Dame Trott and Ben Redfern as Simple Simon.