In a shocking turn of events, TV presenter Holly Willoughby is reportedly under police protection at her London home after law enforcement discovered “sinister messages” hinting at a kidnapping plot. The mum-of-three had to withdraw from hosting This Morning on Thursday following the thwarted alleged conspiracy.
The incident unfolded when a 36-year-old man, unfamiliar to Willoughby, was apprehended on Wednesday evening, as reported by the Sun. Authorities, including police cars and forensic teams, swarmed the man’s flat in Harlow, Essex, conducting a thorough search for evidence.
In response to the potential threat, a continuous police guard has been stationed outside Willoughby’s residence, where she resides with her husband and children. Sources have disclosed to the Sun that police are treating the situation as a credible conspiracy to kidnap.
The TV presenter, said to be “distraught” upon learning of the reported kidnapping plans, was swiftly removed from ITV’s schedule. The suspect remained in police custody on Wednesday night, with a police car stationed outside his Essex apartment. Witnesses observed his arrest, with one neighbour recounting the scene of him being led out in handcuffs around nine o’clock.
An Essex Police spokesman confirmed the arrest, stating, “A 36-year-old man from Harlow has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap as part of an ongoing investigation. The arrest was made on Wednesday 4 October. He is currently in custody. Enquiries continue.” The incident has left fans and the public in shock as investigations into the sinister plot progress.