Bake Off star Candice Brown reveals her dad's van has been broken into amid coronavirus lockdown

The Great British Bake Off star Candice Brown has revealed that someone broke into her father’s van as the nation remains in COVID-19 lockdown.

Taking to Twitter on Friday the TV star, 35, lambasted the ‘really really desperate’ person who committed the crime, reminding fans ‘we’re all struggling at the moment.’

Candice grew in North London at a pub run by her parents, and has since followed in their footsteps by opening her own tavern in Bedfordshire.

Upsetting: The Great British Bake Off star Candice Brown has revealed that someone broke into her father’s van as the nation remains in COVID-19 lockdown (pictured in 2017)

In the furious tweet Candice wrote: ‘To those who broke into my dads van last night, I hope you were really really desperate to do that. 

‘If it’s so bad you felt the need to steal then maybe just ask next time, I pretty sure someone would help you with what you need. 

‘We are all struggling at the moment you a***hole.’

Angry: The star took to Twitter to share the news with fans on Twitter, reminding the culprit that ‘we’re all struggling at the moment’

Candice’s post was quickly flooded with supportive responses from fans, sharing their well wishes and hopes that her father was unharmed.

One wrote: ‘So sorry this happened to you guys!’ while another wrote: ‘Sad times indeed.’

A third added: ‘Oh dear… same about the person who stole my mum’s purse in sainsburys at the weekend, no words.’

‘Shocking, hope your dad is OK sending lots of love this way,’ while another fan wrote: ‘Some people are just… words I’m not going to post on your timelines. Hope your dad is OK. Stay safe xxx.’

Upsetting: Many fans rushed to Twitter to share their support and well wishes, with many hoping that her dad was unharmed

Candice grew up in a pub run by her parents in North London, and last year opened her own tavern, The Green Man in the scenic village of Eversholt, Bedfordshire.

The star previously admitted she will be taking a leaf out of Dame Barbara Windsor’s EastEnders landlady of the Queen Vic Peggy Mitchell book when it comes to pub management.

The baker claimed she is ‘dying’ to use Peggy’s famous words ‘Get out of my pub’ when tossing out any rowdy customers.

Business Mogul: Candice grew up in a pub run by her parents in North London, and last year opened her own tavern, The Green Man in the scenic village of Eversholt, Bedfordshire

She told BANG Showbiz: ‘I’ve just bought a pub, I want to do the best Sunday lunches, and comforting, warming and hearty food. I’m an ambassador for Love British Food, so I work with the farmers to promote that seasonal and local produce is when food is at its best.

‘It’s called The Green Man in Eversholt, I’m hoping it will be open in mid-February, it’s so exciting. I was brought up in pubs with my brother and I want this to be a real family affair.’

Candice’s husband Liam Macaulay threw his support behind his wife’s business venture, and her brother Ben and his girlfriend Sophie also got on board.

It comes as much of the nation remains in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordering all non-essential shops and business, including pubs, theatres and cinemas, to close until further notice.

Members of the public have also been restricted in their movements, and may only leave the house to purchase basic necessities, or for one form of daily exercise. 

Landlady: The star has made the venture a true family affair by joining forces with her brother Ben to open the gastropub