Holly Willoughby: Gavin Plumb had ‘ultimate fantasy’ of abducting TV host, court told

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During the trial, it was revealed that the man had been harboring a desire to restrain, assault, and kill Holly Willoughby for a significant amount of time.

Gavin Plumb, aged 37, stood trial at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday. He had been accused back in October of asking someone to commit murder, encouraging kidnapping, and urging someone to commit rape.

Alison Morgan KC, who is prosecuting the case, informed the jury about the security officer's previous run-ins with the law. These include incidents such as tying a teenage girl's hands with rope and tape and attempting to kidnap women on a train while threatening them with a gun. According to Morgan, these past actions demonstrate that the security officer understands how to scare and control women.

The 37-year-old is charged with planning together online with another man, urging him to come from the US to the UK to commit the supposed crimes, and developing a thorough strategy, which includes putting together a kit for kidnapping and restraint.

Plumb, from Harlow, Essex, insists that he did not commit any of the alleged offenses.

Ms Willoughby has chosen to reveal her identity in relation to an accusation against Plumb of aiding or abetting rape.

Second Day Of Trial

Real-time updates from the courtroom will continue in a little over two hours when the court reconvenes.

Gavin Plumb is being charged with planning to abduct, sexually assault, and kill Holly Willoughby.

The security guard from Potters Field shopping mall in Harlow is scheduled to appear in Chelmsford Crown Court soon.

Alex Ross posted on June 25, 2024 at 08:13.

Live Updates Will Resume When Court Sits Again At 10.30am Tomorrow

We are taking a break from our blog and will start posting live updates again when court convenes at 10.30am tomorrow.

Make sure to keep checking The Independent’s main page for the most recent updates in the meantime.

Tara Cobham on June 24, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Holly Willoughby 'obsessed' Man Had Kidnap Kit, Court Hears

A security guard who was very focused on harming Holly Willoughby bought tools to kidnap, assault, and kill her, showing that he knew how to scare and control a woman, according to a court testimony.

Gavin Plumb, 37, had previously harmed women with a knife and a fake gun before coming up with a specific plan to abduct and murder the TV star during a break-in at their home.

During the trial, it was revealed that the suspect's deepest desire was to harm Ms. Willoughby, who is 43 years old. He had bought metal cable ties, a knife, and chloroform, which is a drug that can make someone unconscious, in order to carry out the planned attack.

Crime reporter Amy-Clare Martin has all the details from the trial at Chelmsford Crown Court.

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Day Ends With Court Adjournment

The courtroom session has ended for the day at Chelmsford Crown Court.

The court case of Gavin Plumb will resume tomorrow at 10:30am.

Tara Cobham at 4:33 pm on June 24, 2024

Kidnap Plot Thwarted By Arrest, Court Hears

Ms. Morgan KC informed Chelmsford Crown Court that the defendant's scheme to commit these crimes was cut short due to his arrest. He was unable to reach the stage of encountering Holly Willoughby.

She didn't see him, and the crimes that the Prosecution accuses this defendant of, which would have resulted in extreme violence against her, were stopped.

Amy-Clare Martin appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on June 24, 2024, at 3:44 pm.

Plum's Jury Admits Fantasy

The person accused of a crime was taken into custody on October 4th of the previous year after an American officer working in secret contacted both the FBI and the Metropolitan Police.

The court was told that he was surprised when the police came to his house in Harlow, Essex.

When he was told about the charges, he said, "I have to be honest. I have always fantasized about her."

Amy-Clare Martin appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on the 24th of June, 2024, at 3:42 pm.

Court Hears Plumb Had 10,322 Images Of Holly Willoughby

Authorities discovered that Gavin Plumb had amassed a collection of 10,322 photos of Holly Willoughby on his phone under the folder name "Holly", according to court testimony.

Prosecutor Alison Morgan KC informed the court in Chelmsford that there was a folder on the defendant's phone labeled 'Holly' with 10,322 pictures of Holly Willoughby.

She mentioned that the police told Plumb about the charges concerning a plot to abduct Ms. Willoughby, and he admitted: "I won't deny it. She is someone I fantasize about."

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Court Told Defendant Shared Video Of Various Restraints

Plumb showed a video to a disguised police officer of his collection of items laid out on a bed.

Alison Morgan, representing KC, informed the court that the video displayed various items such as restraints for the hands and ankles, a gag ball, rope, metal cable ties, and handcuffs.

The jury was informed that these items were later discovered at the defendant's residence.

Amy-Clare Martin was present at Chelmsford Crown Court on June 24, 2024 at 3:22 pm.

Court Told About Plumb's Past Crimes Pride

Chelmsford Crown Court was told that the security guard boasted about his past crimes against women to an undercover officer on the internet.

Plumb confessed to the police that he had kept two women captive in a warehouse to try and make himself seem more believable.

"I received a 16-month sentence. Honestly, our justice system is terrible," he confided in the officer.

Amy-Clare Martin appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on June 24, 2024 at 3:17 PM.

Guard Planned To Take Holly Willoughby To Dungeon

A security guard at a shopping center reportedly plotted to abduct TV personality Holly Willoughby and bring her to a secluded location where her cries would not be heard, according to court testimony.

Gavin Plumb is being charged with planning to abduct, sexually assault, and hire someone to kill the celebrity. He is also believed to have thought about applying for a job as her bodyguard in order to get near her.

During the court proceeding, the 37-year-old revealed that kidnapping Ms Willoughby was his ultimate fantasy. He expressed a desire to turn that fantasy into reality by stating, "Fantasy is no longer sufficient. I want the actual experience."

Tara Cobham posted on June 24, 2024 at 3:16 PM