Spudman thanks recovery firm after A14 breakdown

A TikTok chef who broke down on a dual carriageway late at night has thanked a recovery service as well as police for their help in getting him home.

Spudman, whose real name is Ben Newman, has more than 4.3 million followers and is known as a street vendor selling jacket potatoes in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

After attending the Suffolk Show near Ipswich, he revealed on his social media page that his van had broken down on the A14 late on Thursday.

Jack Parker, owner of RB Commercial based in Ipswich, helped Spudman home and said his team was always happy to help.