A security guard jailed for plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV star Holly Willoughby has lost an appeal against his life sentence.

Gavin Plumb was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 16 years last year after being convicted of soliciting murder and encouraging or assisting others to rape and kidnap.

A trial at Chelmsford Crown Court heard that police found bottles of chloroform and an "abduction kit" with cable ties when officers raided the 38-year-old's flat in Harlow, Essex .

Plumb's kidnap plan involved attempting to "ambush" Willoughby at her family home, jurors heard.

Plumb argued in his defence that it was just online chat and fantasy.

Image: Police believed Plumb was an 'imminent threat' to Holly Willoughby. Pic: PA

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