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Philip Grindell, who served 30 years in the Metropolitan Police, offered his views on the investigation into Gavin Plumb, who was given a life sentence with a minimum of 16 years in jail last year for his Holly Willoughby plot

In a new doc airing on Channel 5, former Met Police officer Philip Grindell delves into the case of Gavin Plumb, a 37-year-old from Essex, who hatched a horrifying plot against the beloved This Morning presenter. Plumb, who discussed his kidnap plans online, having joined forums like one titled 'Abduct Lovers', reportedly had thousands of pictures of Holly on his phone and had gathered information on her movements. Last year, Essex Police issued a statement detailing how Plumb had discussed online his plans to restrain his victim and had even purchased chloroform, cable ties, and ropes.

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