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Joss Stone death plot: Junior Bradshaw and Kevin Liverpool convicted Joss Stone death plot: Junior Bradshaw and Kevin Liverpool convicted
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Two men have been convicted of plotting to kill singer Joss Stone.Two men have been convicted of plotting to kill singer Joss Stone.
Junior Bradshaw, 32, and Kevin Liverpool, 35, both of St Stephen's Close, Longsight, Manchester, were accused of planning to kill, injure and rob the singer at her home in Devon. Junior Bradshaw, 32, and Kevin Liverpool, 35, both from Longsight, Manchester, were accused of planning to rob and murder the singer at her home in Devon.
Both had travelled to the county in June 2011 armed with weapons and notes detailing their plans to behead her.Both had travelled to the county in June 2011 armed with weapons and notes detailing their plans to behead her.
Liverpool was jailed for life with a minimum term of 10 years and eight months at Exeter Crown Court.Liverpool was jailed for life with a minimum term of 10 years and eight months at Exeter Crown Court.
Judge Francis Gilbert QC told him: "It was your scheme.Judge Francis Gilbert QC told him: "It was your scheme.
"This may have been the crazy scheme of a crazy person... but it was a very real plan.""This may have been the crazy scheme of a crazy person... but it was a very real plan."
The sentencing of Bradshaw has been delayed until a later date for psychiatric reports.The sentencing of Bradshaw has been delayed until a later date for psychiatric reports.
The jury took just over four hours to reach a unanimous verdict. The jury took just over four hours to reach unanimous verdicts on charges of conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to rob.
Speaking outside court, Joss Stone's mother Wendy Joseph said: "Joss would like to thank everyone for their support and all their good wishes.Speaking outside court, Joss Stone's mother Wendy Joseph said: "Joss would like to thank everyone for their support and all their good wishes.
"The whole family is relieved the trial is over and these men are no longer in a position to cause harm to anyone.""The whole family is relieved the trial is over and these men are no longer in a position to cause harm to anyone."
Supt Steve Parker, Devon and Cornwall Police's senior investigating officer on the case, said: "I've got no doubt that Liverpool and Bradshaw intended to harm Miss Stone and that without the vigilance of the public and the good work of our officers, they represented a serious threat to her."
The men set off from Manchester in the early hours of 13 June.
Residents suspiciousResidents suspicious
Supt Steve Parker, Devon and Cornwall Police's senior investigating officer on the case, said: "I've got no doubt that Liverpool and Bradshaw intended to harm Miss Stone and that without the vigilance of the public and the good work of our officers, they represented a serious threat to her."
The men, both of St Stephen's Close in Longsight, set off from Manchester in the early hours of 13 June.
Their Fiat Punto was laden with weapons including a samurai sword, hammers and knives.Their Fiat Punto was laden with weapons including a samurai sword, hammers and knives.
When they arrived in East Devon they drove around for several hours attempting to find Miss Stone's house.When they arrived in East Devon they drove around for several hours attempting to find Miss Stone's house.
At one point, they stopped to ask a local postman for directions, the court heard. The singer, who grew up in the area, was at home at the time.
The pair were eventually reported to police after they stopped off in Cullompton and local residents became suspicious. At one point the pair stopped to ask a local postman for directions, the court heard.
They were eventually reported to police after they stopped off in Cullompton and local residents became suspicious.
When officers examined the car and found it full of weapons they were arrested and later charged.When officers examined the car and found it full of weapons they were arrested and later charged.
Mr Parker said: "I would like to thank those members of the public who recognised the suspicious behaviour of Liverpool and Bradshaw and acted positively by calling the police."
He said Liverpool and Bradshaw's plot had been foiled by "the alertness of the public and good police work".
"I am aware that as a result of this incident [Joss Stone] has reviewed her security arrangements, but I am sure she will continue to be a prominent and popular member of her local community," he said.
During the trial, the prosecution said notes written by Liverpool found by Devon and Cornwall Police showed the accused wanted to behead Ms Stone and dump her body in the river because of her links to the Royal Family.During the trial, the prosecution said notes written by Liverpool found by Devon and Cornwall Police showed the accused wanted to behead Ms Stone and dump her body in the river because of her links to the Royal Family.
Bradshaw told the jury he had never heard of Joss Stone until his arrest and he thought he was on a day out with his friend.Bradshaw told the jury he had never heard of Joss Stone until his arrest and he thought he was on a day out with his friend.
Likening Bradshaw to "a goldfish in a bowl", consultant psychiatrist Dr Michael Alcock said he suffered from disorganised schizophrenia.Likening Bradshaw to "a goldfish in a bowl", consultant psychiatrist Dr Michael Alcock said he suffered from disorganised schizophrenia.