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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Amy-Clare Martin

Guard accused of Holly Willoughby kidnap plot tells jury he attacked women to escape ‘toxic relationship’

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A security guard accused of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV star Holly Willoughby told a court he attacked women to escape his “toxic relationship” in a “cry for help” before his weight ballooned to 35 stone.

Giving evidence in his own defence, Gavin Plumb, 37, revealed he first started struggling with his weight at age 13, which he said impacted his confidence.

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