Barrymore pool death man freed
A MAN arrested on suspicion of the murder and indecent assault of Stuart Lubbock at the home of Michael Barrymore 20 years ago has been released under investigation by police.
The 50-year-old suspect, who has not been named, was arrested in Cheshire on March 17 after “significant new information” came to light, Essex Police said.
He was subsequently released on bail until April 12.
Now, an Essex Police spokesman has said: “A 50-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the indecent assault and murder of Stuart Lubbock has been released under investigation while our enquiries continue.” Mr Lubbock, 31, a butcher, had been attending a party at Barrymore’s luxury home in Roydon with eight other people on March 31 2001 when he was found dead in the pool.
A post-mortem examination showed Mr Lubbock had suffered severe internal injuries suggesting he had been sexually assaulted.
Alcohol, ecstasy and cocaine were found in his bloodstream.
The coroner recorded an open verdict.
Barrymore, a TV personality of the 1980s and 1990s, has always denied any part in the death.