Police arrested the suspects on Tuesday after being seen driving around the village of Cullompton by residents. Both men, who are in their 30 years of age, were arrested for possessing an offensive weapon and going equipped to steal / steal, while one was charged with driving while disqualified.
However, according to British press reports, the two are believed to have been planning the robbery and murder of 24 year old billionaire. A source was quoted in a number of outlets, including The Telegraph, saying he thought the couple had planned that the singer of "very serious damage."
The report cites claims that the items recovered from the suspects' Fiat Punto included a body bag, swords and maps of the country of origin of the stone.
A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that two people remain in custody, were in possession of information relating to an individual in the Cullompton area and elements that lead us to suspect he may have had the intent to commit a crime. He added that the offices were carrying out "peace patrols" in the city and said it was "important to emphasize that no properties have been stolen and no people have been affected."
