Man appears in court accused of plotting to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA 36-year-old man has appeared in court accused of plotting to kidnap and murder This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby. Gavin Plumb appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court today after being arrested in Harlow this week, Essex Live reports.
Essex Police confirmed today (October 6) that they had arrested a man on Wednesday (October 4). Plumb, of Potters Field, is charged with soliciting to commit murder, and incitement to commit kidnap. Read more court stories from the Manchester Evening News here. Appearing on court dressed in a green T-shirt with a shaved head, beard and thin moustache, Plumb spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.
He remained impassive throughout the hearing and did not enter a plea. The case was referred to Chelmsford Crown Court, where Plumb will appear on November 3 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
District Judge Caroline Jackson told Plumb he faces “really serious allegations” and remanded him in custody until his next court appearance.
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