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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Plot to kill singer spoiled

Police have arrested two men in connection with a plot to rob and murder British soul singer Joss Stone.

BBC confirms the men, ages 30 and 33, were arrested after police received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area near the singer's home in Cullompton, England
. The two were found with swords, maps of the singer's home, ropes. forensic-style overalls and a body bag in their possession.


"Police attended an address in Cullompton after alert residents notified officers about a suspicious-looking vehicle. Officers attended the area at around 1000 BST and subsequently arrested the occupants of a red Fiat Punto. Major crime detectives are continuing to investigate," police said

The 24-year old Stone has sold more than 10 million records worldwide. She was recently named one of Britain's wealthiest entertainers under 30 by the Sunday Times, with an estimated net worth of $15 million.

The singer released a statement regarding the incident saying she was ok.

"I'd like to thank everyone for their concern but I'm absolutely fine and getting on with life as normal while the police continue with their enquiries," she said.

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