Man arrested over alleged plot to kidnap Holly Willoughby

Plumb jailed for 15 years for Willoughby murder plot

Gavin Plumb has been sentenced to a minimum of 15 years for plotting to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby. Handing out the sentence, the judge, Sir Edward Murray, said, "it is clear that you pose a significant risk to women generally of serious harm". Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Plumb guilty of hatching Holly Willoughby kidnap plot

Gavin Plumb was found guilty of masterminding “graphic” plans to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby. Mr Plumb developed an “obsession” with the star over a number of years and assembled an “abduction kit” to help carry out his attack. Speaking after Plumb was convicted, Detective Chief Inspector Greg Wood said: “Gavin Plumb is a dangerous, predatory individual who was intent on causing the most serious harm to his victim. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Gavin Plumb found guilty of Holly Willoughby plot

Gavin Plumb has been found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby. Chelmsford Crown Court heard the 37-year-old security guard had previous convictions for offences against women. Police seized handcuffs, rope and other items from the father-of-two’s Essex home after he was arrested, having been tracked down by an undercover US police officer on a Kik messenger group called “Abduct Lovers”. He will be sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on July 12th. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Suspect accused of Willoughby kidnap plot arrives at court

A shopping centre security guard who is accused of plotting to kidnap, rape and kill the TV presenter Holly Willoughby arrives at Chelmsford Crown Court in a prison van. It is alleged Gavin Plumb bought items including metal cable ties to help him carry out the attack and didn't realise the man he was trying to get to help him was actually an undercover police officer in the US. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn