Man arrested over Letterman kidnap plan

A painter working at David Letterman's ranch has been arrested for plotting to abduct the star's son and his nanny.

43-year-old Kelly Frank had been planning to demand a $5 million (£2.6 million) ransom after kidnapping the talkshow host's sixteen month old child.

Police were alerted to the scheme on Sunday by one of Frank's acquaintances and were quick to take him into custody.

Frank subsequently admitted the charge, adding that he had a key to Letterman's house and knew where his son slept.

In a statement released today, Letterman joined his girlfriend in saying: "Regina and I would like to express our endless gratitude to the FBI and law enforcement professionals from Teton County and surrounding areas of Montana. We will be forever grateful for their tireless efforts and determination to vigorously pursue this situation."