A lone suspect accused of plotting to abduct and murder Holly Willoughby was photographed leaving court amid shocking details.

Gavin Plumb, a 36-year-old security officer at a shopping center in Essex, leaves court following allegations that he contacted an American hitman to abduct and harm the This Morning host.

The magistrates were informed that Plumb, a father of two, had assembled a’restraint kit’ and stored weapons at his residence. He ceased working at Pizza Hut and McDonald’s after gaining a significant amount of weight, reaching 35 stone.

Following his court appearance in Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court, Plumb was observed returning to custody while donning a green T-shirt with white lettering.

Accused of soliciting murder and inciting kidnapping, he had contacted an American hitman in order to eradicate the 42-year-old television host.

Plumb verified only his name and address during his court appearance before District Judge Caroline Jackson. On November 3, he will appear before the city’s crown court after being remanded in custody.

Holly resides in London with her husband, the television executive Dan Baldwin, and their three children, where police officers are stationed.

Holly has received support from colleagues, including Rishi Sunak, after being accused earlier today.