Tag: accused
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Essex security officer accused of Holly Willoughby kidnap plot denied bail
Gavin Plumb, 36, has pleaded not guilty to charges of soliciting murder and incitement to commit kidnap the former This Morning host. The defendant is accused of planning to assemble a “kidnap and restraint kit” and encouraging a third party to travel to the UK to carry out the alleged offences. During a short hearing…
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Police officer accused of ‘behaving inappropriately’ to colleague found innocent
It was alleged that whilst off duty at a social event in January 2023, T/Sgt Phillips had behaved inappropriately towards a colleague. A misconduct panel found that temporary sergeant Ashley Phillips had not breached standards in relation to authority, respect and courtesy and discreditable conduct. A four-day misconduct hearing chaired by Independent legally qualified chair…
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Man on trial accused of involvement in knifepoint raid at Mark Cavendish’s home
Prosecutor Edward Renvoize said a balaclava-clad gang, armed with large knives, “threatened the couple and meted out violence to Mark Cavendish in order to make him meet their demands”. Mr Renvoize said the intruders took two high-value Richard Mille watches, worth a total of £700,000, in the raid at around 2.30am on November 27, 2021…