Back in June (2011), two men were arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap and rob British soul singer Joss Stone.
Junior Bradshaw, 30, and Kevin Liverpool, 33, were found in a car near Stone’s home with a samurai sword, a body bag, rope, maps of the surrounding area, and detailed notes about the layout of her house.
Their kidnapping plot was foiled once neighbors became suspicious and officers came on scene to arrest them. The two men faced charges of conspiracy to murder, to commit robbery, and to commit grievous bodily harm. They have since pleaded not guilty to all charges and were remanded in custody until their trial scheduled for August 6th, 2012.
Meanwhile, Stone wanted everyone to know that she was safe in her official statement, “I’d like to thank everyone for their concern. But I’m absolutely fine and getting on with life as normal.”
Joss Stone also dropped her latest album, ‘LP1,’ this year.
Music fans around the world were rocked in 2011 when authorities foiled a plot to kidnap Soul singer Joss Stone. The plan, allegedly concocted by two men from Manchester, was one of seven reckless moments that shocked and dismayed people during the year. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of what could have been an attack on music’s most beloved star.
Soulful British songstress Joss Stone is no stranger to fame. She became an international sensation at 16-years-old with her debut album ‘The Soul Sessions’, and has since released several critically acclaimed albums and gone on tour worldwide. So it came as a shock to many when news broke in 2011 that Stone had almost become another victim of kidnappers looking for ransom money.
In June of 2011, police discovered a disturbing scene while conducting searches connected to reports of suspicious activity near Stone’s home in Devon, England – two men found with hammers, rope and detailed maps of Stone’s house were arrested after neighbors reported them acting strangely outside her property lines. It soon emerged that these men had planned to kidnap the star for financial gain; luckily their plans were thwarted before anyone got hurt.
Suspects Involved
Two men were recently arrested for plotting to kidnap the British soul singer Joss Stone. Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police made the arrests after a tip-off from an alert member of the public. The suspects, Junior Bradshaw and Kevin Liverpool, had planned to rob Stone’s home in rural Devon, England.
The pair allegedly plotted to abduct Stone in order to extort money from her family and associates. They are also said to have collected information on her property and movements prior to their arrest. Both men have been remanded into custody while they await trial.
This incident serves as yet another reminder that no one is immune to criminal activity, regardless of fame or fortune. It is not known what motivated these individuals to carry out such a daring plan; however, it appears that their reckless moments will cost them dearly in the end.
Timeline Of Events
The alleged plot to kidnap Joss Stone began taking shape in April of 2011. According to police, Bradshaw and Liverpool were seen near the singer’s home several times during this month. On May 19th, a witness reported seeing them parked outside her property for over an hour. The men are then said to have collected personal information on the singer before their arrest on June 13th.
During questioning, both suspects admitted that they had planned to break into Stone’s residence and abduct her with the intention of extorting money from family members or associates. In addition, they claimed that they did not intend any physical harm towards her or anyone else at the property.
It is clear that Bradshaw and Liverpool went too far with their plan – one which could have easily led to disastrous consequences had it gone ahead as intended. But fortunately, due to quick thinking on behalf of a member of the public and swift action by law enforcement officers, justice was served without injury or further incident.
Conclusion
In 2011, a plot to kidnap soul singer Joss Stone was foiled by police. Three men were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and murder. The timeline of events began in June when the suspects bought supplies for their mission. They then drove over 600 miles from Manchester to Devon, England where they planned to carry out the crime.
Thankfully, these reckless moments didn’t lead to tragedy because authorities intervened before it was too late. The suspects’ intentions were thwarted due to an observant neighbor who contacted local police after seeing them loitering around Stone’s home. Upon investigation, officers discovered that the trio had tools used for kidnapping and bludgeoning people. After being apprehended and interrogated, all three pled guilty in court.
It is fortunate that no one was hurt during this incident and we can be thankful for those brave individuals who reported suspicious behavior as well as the law enforcement officials who tracked down the perpetrators quickly and efficiently. In this case, acting on instinct led to justice being served.
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