Man obsessed with Holly Willoughby's television persona hatches a chilling plot to commit gruesome crimes against her. Follow the live updates from the ongoing trial.
The courtroom drama unfolds as Gavin Plumb faces charges of conspiring to murder and rape Holly Willoughby. Allegedly collaborating with an accomplice from the US, Plumb meticulously planned the heinous acts online. His disturbing obsession with the TV presenter led to detailed discussions of kidnapping, rape, and murder, prompting intervention from law enforcement. Chelmsford Crown Court hears about Plumb's elaborate scheme, including chilling details of dungeon plans and an attempted ambush at Willoughby's family home.
As the trial progresses, shocking revelations emerge of a security guard's sinister intentions towards Holly Willoughby. The court delves into Plumb's sexually motivated violence plot, painting a disturbing picture of his fixation on the TV star. Live updates capture the tense atmosphere in the courtroom as the full extent of the planned crimes is laid bare. Stay tuned for the latest developments in this harrowing trial as the truth behind the alleged kidnap and murder scheme is unraveled.
In a twist of events, US police thwarted a potential abduction and murder plot targeting Holly Willoughby. Plumb's online confidant was blocked from carrying out the planned offences, saving the presenter from a grave threat. Additionally, the trial sheds light on the dark world of obsession and criminal intent, underscoring the importance of vigilance and intervention in preventing such heinous acts.
Defendant allegedly conspired with US man online to create 'detailed plan' to carry out offences.
Gavin Plumb, who was obsessed with the television presenter, shared graphic details of his plan online.
Gavin Plumb, 37, wanted to commit "sexually motivated" violence against the TV star, a court hears.
A man accused of plotting to kidnap and kill This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has arrived at Chelmsford Crown Court for trial.
Chelmsford Crown Court heard Gavin Plumb's plans allegedly involved attempting to "ambush" the presenter at her family home.
The trial of a 37-year-old man accused of plotting to kidnap and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby is due to begin today (Monday, June 24).
A kidnap, sexual assault and murder plot was uncovered involving the former This Morning presenter.
Security guard accused of plot to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter.
Gavin Plumb has been remanded in custody since October over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder former This Morning host Holly Willoughby.
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Prosecutors said that in his online discussions, the 37-year-old from Essex spoke of how she would be killed and 'disposed' of.
The 37-year-old, from Harlow in Essex, denies charges of soliciting murder, incitement to kidnap and incitement to rape between December 2021 and October ...
The court heard how Gavin Plumb was tracking the former This Morning presenter's movements for a 'simple place to strike'
The second day of the trial of a man who last year allegedly plotted to kidnap and murder former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby is taking place in ...
Gavin Plumb, 37, wanted to commit "sexually motivated" violence against the TV star, a court hears.