Holly Willoughby: US security guard Gavin Plumb accused of plotting to kidnap This Morning star
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A security guard accused of plotting kidnap and kill Holly Willoughby allegedly tried hire a hitman fly from the US the UK, a court heard. He is accused of crimes such as incitement and incitement to kidnap in relation the TV presenter. Miss Willoughby, 42, stood down as host of yesterday's episode of This Morning and was placed under police guard at her home. She was said to have been left 'shocked and devastated' when she was told of the plot shortly before it went on air. Plumb is a security guard at Pinnacles Shopping Center in Harlow. He appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates' Court yesterday afternoon wearing a green T-shirt with the slogan 'Aged to Perfection'. He was charged with crimes such as incitement and incitement to kidnapping in relation the Camera Icon TV presenter. He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address. Prosecutors told the court Plumb was part of a network of like-minded individuals and conspired with a man called David Nelson to kidnap and Miss Willoughby. He is alleged have arranged for a third person fly from US the UK next week and hatched an "elaborate plan" carry out plot. Plumb had also “assembled a kidnapping and restraint kit that may have encouraged or assisted in the kidnapping of Holly Willoughby,” according to the charging document. Police were said to have seized mobile phones and electronic devices as well as arms shipments from his flat. The father-of-two, who previously worked at Pizza Hut and McDonald's, once weighed 35 stone and featured in a BBC report in 2018 cataloging his weight loss attempts. Camera Icon According to the charging document, Plumb had also 'created a kidnapping and restraint kit that may have encouraged or assisted in the abduction of Holly Willoughby'. Credits Joel C Ryan Joel C RyanInvisionAP He told how he drank 36 liters of cola every week after losing his job and his weight spiraled out of control. The BBC article said Plumb appeared twice on BBC Radio 5 Live and discussed his struggles before inviting him to write the diary-style piece. He was remanded in custody by District Judge Caroline Jackson and will appear before Chelmsford Crown Court on November 3. Ms Willoughby's London home, where she lived with her husband and three children, was placed under 24-hour police surveillance. Police chiefs alerted ITV bosses to alleged plot in the early hours of Thursday morning and presenter was told shortly before he went on air. It was decided that she should withdraw and Alison Hammond was called in to present alongside presenter Josie Gibson. Addressing the alleged plot yesterday on This Morning, presenter Dermot O'Leary said 'We won't talk too much about it but Holly is on the front pages after police arrested a 36-year-old man over an alleged kidnap plot. . 'He himself has now been accused.' Co-host Alison Hammond said "Obviously we were all shocked hear the news would like to send our love and warmest hugs Holly her family."
A security guard accused of plotting kidnap and kill Holly Willoughby allegedly tried hire a hitman fly from the US the UK, a court heard. He is accused of crimes such as incitement and incitement to kidnap in relation the TV presenter. Miss Willoughby, 42, stood down as host of yesterday's episode of This Morning and was placed under police guard at her home. She was said to have been left 'shocked and devastated' when she was told of the plot shortly before it went on air. Plumb is a security guard at Pinnacles Shopping Center in Harlow. He appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates' Court yesterday afternoon wearing a green T-shirt with the slogan 'Aged to Perfection'. He was charged with crimes such as incitement and incitement to kidnapping in relation the Camera Icon TV presenter. He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address. Prosecutors told the court Plumb was part of a network of like-minded individuals and conspired with a man called David Nelson to kidnap and Miss Willoughby. He is alleged have arranged for a third person fly from US the UK next week and hatched an "elaborate plan" carry out plot. Plumb had also “assembled a kidnapping and restraint kit that may have encouraged or assisted in the kidnapping of Holly Willoughby,” according to the charging document. Police were said to have seized mobile phones and electronic devices as well as arms shipments from his flat. The father-of-two, who previously worked at Pizza Hut and McDonald's, once weighed 35 stone and featured in a BBC report in 2018 cataloging his weight loss attempts. Camera Icon According to the charging document, Plumb had also 'created a kidnapping and restraint kit that may have encouraged or assisted in the abduction of Holly Willoughby'. Credits Joel C Ryan Joel C RyanInvisionAP He told how he drank 36 liters of cola every week after losing his job and his weight spiraled out of control. The BBC article said Plumb appeared twice on BBC Radio 5 Live and discussed his struggles before inviting him to write the diary-style piece. He was remanded in custody by District Judge Caroline Jackson and will appear before Chelmsford Crown Court on November 3. Ms Willoughby's London home, where she lived with her husband and three children, was placed under 24-hour police surveillance. Police chiefs alerted ITV bosses to alleged plot in the early hours of Thursday morning and presenter was told shortly before he went on air. It was decided that she should withdraw and Alison Hammond was called in to present alongside presenter Josie Gibson. Addressing the alleged plot yesterday on This Morning, presenter Dermot O'Leary said 'We won't talk too much about it but Holly is on the front pages after police arrested a 36-year-old man over an alleged kidnap plot. . 'He himself has now been accused.' Co-host Alison Hammond said "Obviously we were all shocked hear the news would like to send our love and warmest hugs Holly her family."