London — After appearing in court on Friday about an alleged plot to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby, one of Britain’s most prominent television personalities, a 36-year-old man was ordered to remain in detention.
At Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court, approximately 65 kilometers east of London, Gavin Plumb, a security officer for a shopping center, appeared and spoke solely to affirm his name, date of birth, address, and place of employment.
He is charged with soliciting David Nelson to commit murder and incitement to perpetrate a kidnapping in Harlow, Essex, between October 2 and October 5. The court was informed that the other man was scheduled to appear in the United Kingdom from the United States the following week.
On November 3, Plumb is scheduled to appear at a plea hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court.
Man Ordered To Remain In Custody Over An Alleged Plot To Kidnap And Murder A British Television Host, Holly Willoughby.
According to an earlier statement from Essex Police, the suspect was apprehended on Wednesday “on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap as part of an ongoing investigation.”
During the early months of the year, Willoughby hosts the ITV network’s flagship daytime programs “This Morning” and “Dancing on Ice.” Since Thursday, he has been absent from the airwaves.
On Friday, while appearing on “This Morning,” Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his sorrow over the situation concerning Holly. “All that I wish to do is offer her and her family my best.”
Lorraine Kelly, her colleague, also commented on the incident during Friday’s program episode, describing it as “extremely, extremely distressing.”
The police and ITV are providing security at the residence of the 42-year-old around the clock.
A spokesperson for ITV stated, “This news has come as a huge shock to everyone at ‘This Morning’ and ITV.” “We are offering Holly Willoughby and her family every possible support during this extremely distressing period.”
SOURCE – (AP)
