Man on trial posed ‘imminent threat’ to Holly Willoughby, US officer tells jury

Undercover officer says Gavin Plumb sent him photos of an ‘abduction kit’ and bottles of chloroform

A security guard on trial for allegedly plotting to murder Holly Willoughby posed an “imminent threat” to her safety, the US-based undercover officer who flagged his apparent intentions to UK police told a jury on Thursday.

The officer appeared at Chelmsford crown court via video link using the alias David Nelson to give evidence in the trial of 37-year-old Gavin Plumb, who denies plotting to kidnap, rape and murder Willoughby.