Police arrest man, 50, over indecent assault and murder of 31-year-old Stuart Lubbock who died after being found unconscious in swimming pool at Michael Barrymore’s home in 2001
- Stuart Lubbock, 31, died at the home of entertainer Michael Barrymore in 2001
- Police launched a murder and indecent assault investigation following his death
- Essex Police say a 50-year-old man has been arrested in relation to investigation
Detectives have arrested a 50-year-old man over the death of Stuart Lubbock, who died at the home of entertainer Michael Barrymore 20 years ago.
Essex Police said the man, who has not been named, was arrested ‘in connection with the indecent assault and murder of Stuart Lubbock’.
Butcher Mr Lubbock, 31, had been attending a party at Barrymore’s luxury home in Roydon with eight other people on March 31, 2001.
Barrymore was criticised for leaving his home soon after Mr Lubbock was found floating in the outside pool.
The 68-year-old former television presenter – who became a household name for shows such as Strike It Lucky – has always denied involvement in the death.
A post-mortem examination showed Mr Lubbock had suffered severe internal injuries which suggested he had been sexually assaulted.
Alcohol, ecstasy and cocaine were found in his bloodstream.