Daniel Sofoluke has been named Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2019 at the city’s annual comedy festival.

The 32-year-old from Bermondsey, London, who also performs as Dan  Soff, is now based in Manchester and works as an app developer.

On winning the coveted title, he said: 'I feel shocked and honoured.  Winning Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year and joining the ranks of previous winners is a dream come true.’

Past winners have included Johnny Vegas, Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert and Romesh Ranganathan.

Runner -up was Simon Wozniak, 27, from Liverpool, and Kathryn Mather, 26 from Rochdale, was third.

The eight finalists were selected by comedy promoters from across the UK. They also included: Krystal Evans, 33 born USA but living in Edinburgh; Jamie Hutchinson, 28 from Manchester; Jeremy Flynn, 34, from Bristol; Jen Ives, 28 from South East  London;  Riordan DJ, 28  from Devon.