Singer Joss Stone At The Center Of Bizarre Kidnap Plot
June 15 2011, Published 11:08 a.m. ET
Breaking Celebrity News Staff Reporter
Stunning singer Joss Stone was at the center of a bizarre kidnapping plot after two men were arrested near her isolated British country home.
Police arrested the pair Tuesday morning after they were spotted close to her property in rural Devon with swords, rope and a body bag.
Stone 24, who is worth an estimated $15 million, was not injured after neighbors alerted police when they saw a mysterious car suspiciously close to the house.
The men, aged 33 and 30, had traveled from Manchester, England some 200 miles away and had detailed maps of the area and aerial photos of Stone’s home in their possession.
Police said the men were initially held on suspicion of possession of offensive weapons and being equipped to steal.
A 20-strong team of detectives is now working on the case, liaising with colleagues in Manchester.
Joss, who is close friends with Prince William and was at his wedding to Kate Middleton, is said to be in Britain and being kept informed of developments.