An art student has set a world record by creating a toaster that pops toast 8ft 6ins high into the air.

Freddie Yauner, 26, from London, set the Guinness World Record during the Royal College of Art graduate show. A piece of toast popped from the toaster by Mr Yauner reached a height of 2.6metres (8.5ft)..

The record, the first of its kind in the records book, was confirmed by an adjudicator who was present to witness the attempt.The artists used a high-pressure CO2 gas system and mechanical ram to boost his toaster's pop.

Mr Yauner said: "All my works are satirical pieces that have a serious side. We constantly conjure up too many objects that do far more than they need to do, with extra features year-on-year. The popping element of a toaster is totally unnecessary."

More than 200 creations and designs by students have been put on display at the event which runs until 5 July.

"The popping element of a toaster is totally unnecessary."... I see Mr Yauner is of the 'stick a fork in' brigade.

Things soon spiralled out of control...