Man jailed for life in Holly Willoughby case
Getty ImagesA security guard who plotted to abduct, rape and murder television presenter Holly Willoughby has been jailed for a minimum of 15 years.
Gavin Plumb said his âultimate fantasyâ was to use tools he had assembled to perpetrate highly sexualised violence against the former This Morning anchor.
The 37-year-old, from Harlow, Essex, was caught after he unknowingly disclosed his plans to an undercover police officer operating in the online chatroom âAbduct Loversâ.
The jail term was passed as part of a life sentence.
Mr Justice Edward Murray said the offences have had âlife-changing consequencesâ on Ms Willoughby, both âprivately and professionallyâ.
Plumb had denied soliciting murder and inciting kidnap and rape between 2021 and 2023, but was found guilty following an eight-day trial at Chelmsford Crown Court.
âI have no doubt this was all considerably more than a fantasy to you,â the judge said.
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