Brand 'gives homeless man £500'

Russell Brand has reportedly handed a Big Issue seller a £500 Christmas gift.

Metro reports that the comic's generosity made the homeless man weep.

A witness said: "Russell was about to enter Harrods when he was approached by a Big Issue vendor. The man told Russell he wanted to go home for Christmas but couldn't afford it.

"So Russell dug deep into his pocket, giving him the money to take a train to see his elderly parents in the North of England. The man was reduced to tears, telling Russell he had made his Christmas."