Gavin Plumb is on trial accused of plotting to abduct, rape and murder the TV presenter.

Gavin Plumb is charged with soliciting a man – David Nelson – to commit murder, and incitement to commit kidnap.

Gavin Plumb is charged with soliciting a man – David Nelson – to commit murder, and incitement to commit kidnap.

Plumb is accused of attempting to live his “ultimate fantasy” by plotting to kidnap, rape and murder Willoughby.

Gavin Plumb claims previous convictions for false imprisonment were attempt to escape a toxic relationship

Gavin Plumb, who was obsessed with the television presenter, shared graphic details of his plan online

Gavin Plumb, 37, wanted to commit "sexually motivated" violence against the TV star, a court hears.

A jury was played video showing the arrest of the man accused of plotting to kidnap a British TV presenter.

Gavin Plumb has two previous convictions for attempted kidnap in 2006 and another two offences of false imprisonment committed in 2008.

Gavin Plumb is alleged to have planned his “ultimate fantasy” of attacking the TV presenter.