A security guard accused of planning to kidnap and kill Holly Willoughby previously used a knife and imitation firearm to hold other women against their will, a court has heard.
Gavin Plumb, 37, is on trial for plotting to “ambush” the TV star at her house and use cable ties to kidnap, rape and murder her.He’s denied the charges against him.During the trial’s opening at Chelmsford Crown Court, Essex, a jury heard that Plumb had spent almost two years planning the attack.Prosecutor Alison Morgan KC said: “The defendant was someone who was obsessed with Holly Willoughby.
So just stand up and get off at the next stop with me.“Don't cry or make a sound. Don't stop me from touching you because I won't hurt you. If you do all of this, no-one will get hurt but if you don't I am going to shoot you and myself and everyone else'."The victim was terrified and began to cry."Others on the train came over, at which point the defendant tore up the note and ran off at the next stop.
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