Security guard ‘obsessed’ with Holly Willoughby jailed for life for plotting to kidnap, rape and murder her
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The trial heard how Plumb revealed to the undercover officer his plans to invade Ms Willoughby’s home and tie up her husband before taking the star away to “enjoy her”. Handing him three concurrent life sentences, with a minimum term of 15 years and 85 days, Mr Justice Edward Murray said: “I have no doubt that this was all considerably more than a fantasy to you.” His plans for Ms Willoughby were so “horrifying, shocking and graphic in detail” that they were not shared in open court, the judge said, warning that Plumb posed a “significant risk to all women”. “You always intended to carry out your plan to kidnap, rape and kill Ms Willoughby, but only if you could find the right man or men – the right ‘crew’ as you sometimes called it – to help you do it.” The judge also imposed a restraining order to stop Plumb from ever contacting the television presenter. In a statement after Plumb’s conviction, Ms Willoughby said: “As women we should not be made to feel unsafe going about our daily lives and in our own homes.”
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