'Tourette's film was my biggest challenge'

An actor starring in a film about Tourette's syndrome said it was the "biggest challenge" of his career.

Robert Aramayo, who is from Hull, plays John Davidson, who became the reluctant poster boy for the condition in 1989 when he was 16.

The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones actor said he spent a lot of time with Mr Davidson during filming of I Swear.

"It was a real challenge, probably the biggest challenge I've done. Having John there and having his guidance and help was invaluable," Aramayo said.

Aramayo said it was a "surreal experience" when he returned to his home city for a screening of the film, where his history teacher was in the audience.

"It was really, really lovely to be back in the Odeon where I used to go and see all kinds of films there when I was a kid," he said.

He advised those in Hull who wanted to act to "just go for it".

"I was lucky enough to be involved in Hull Truck Theatre and they're amazing and I'm sure there's loads of groups like that," he said.

"If you believe it, just go with it."

I Swear is in UK cinemas from 10 October.