Barrymore among three arrested for Murder

[alan45]

Essex Police have arrested three men in connection with the murder of Stuart Lubbock

Police investigating the death of a man at the former home of Michael Barrymore have arrested three men on suspicion of murder and serious sexual assault.
Stuart Lubbock, 31, was found by the swimming pool at the house in Roydon, near Harlow, Essex, in March 2001.

One man was arrested in north-west England, a second was arrested in the Midlands, and a third in London.

Essex Police said the men were aged 37, 32 and 55 but would not confirm Michael Barrymore, who is 55, was among them.

A spokesman said the 37-year-old man had been arrested in Lancashire and the 32-year-old man was taken into custody in Staffordshire.

Mr Lubbock had been among a number of people at a party at Mr Barrymore's home in the hours before his body was found.

What we've been campaigning for over the past 18 months is for somebody to be charged and brought to court

Tony Bennett, lawyer

Post-mortem tests showed that he had suffered severe internal injuries which suggested sexual assault.

Alcohol, ecstasy and cocaine were found in his bloodstream.

An investigation was carried out by Essex Police at the time of Mr Lubbock's death, but no-one was charged with any offence.

Father's campaign

In December 2006, Essex Police began a new inquiry.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) also launched an investigation.

Following the arrests, the IPCC said it had placed on hold its inquiry into complaints from the family arising from the original Essex Police investigation.

Terry Lubbock has led a campaign to secure a conviction in his son's case.

His lawyer, Tony Bennett, described the arrests on Thursday as the best news he has had on the case.

"I got the call saying that three men were going to be arrested," he said.

"That's not the same as three men going to be charged of course, but what we've been campaigning for over the past 18 months is for somebody to be charged and brought to court and brought to a trial for these alleged offences and that's the goal that we've had all along.

"We've had a re-investigation, we've got the IPCC looking at the original investigation but what Terry Lubbock wants most of all is to see people in court."

[Jojo]

HAve they said that it is Barrymore yet anywhere?? I know its kind of a conclusion most are going to come to seeing as the ages match, but just wondering...

[alan45]

HAve they said that it is Barrymore yet anywhere?? I know its kind of a conclusion most are going to come to seeing as the ages match, but just wondering...

On the other hand they havent denied it either. I think we can be certain he is the person referred to AWRIGHT


ITN have said its him

[Jojo]

On the other hand they havent denied it either. I think we can be certain he is the person referred to AWRIGHT


ITN have said its him

Thats always the telling sign - when they don't deny its someone aswell. Still, its "just" an arrest at the mo - lets see if they actually charge anyone this time. Didn't they arrest him before about it??

[Siobhan]

On the other hand they havent denied it either. I think we can be certain he is the person referred to AWRIGHT


ITN have said its him

Thats always the telling sign - when they don't deny its someone aswell. Still, its "just" an arrest at the mo - lets see if they actually charge anyone this time. Didn't they arrest him before about it??

I was sure they did and his name was cleared. I actually thought this case was closed

[Abigail]

On the other hand they havent denied it either. I think we can be certain he is the person referred to AWRIGHT


ITN have said its him

Thats always the telling sign - when they don't deny its someone aswell. Still, its "just" an arrest at the mo - lets see if they actually charge anyone this time. Didn't they arrest him before about it??

I was sure they did and his name was cleared. I actually thought this case was closed

The victim's family applied for a private prosecution last year but it was rejected due to lack of evidence I think. Obviously, some more evidence has come to light that incriminates these people.

[Jojo]

I've read that its to do with a tape that Barrymore made in preparation for his autobiography/biography apparently

[Chloe O'brien]

I've read that its to do with a tape that Barrymore made in preparation for his autobiography/biography apparently

Apparently Simon Cowell's brother was in discussion with Michael about writing his biography but they have fallen out and he had to submit the evidence to the police. But didn't the victim's father make peace with Barrymore once he came out of the house.

[alan45]

ROUBLED telly star Michael Barrymore has announced that he has turned straight - after falling for a blonde woman.
Barrymore - who came out as gay 15 years ago - is even planning a "going back in party".


Shock ... Barrymore with Pat, Jenny and Anthea on TV show
The former Strike It Lucky host says he has been seeing his new girlfriend for several months, but needs to keep her identity secret "because of her situation".

Barrymore, 57, was pictured kissing an attractive blonde woman just two days ago during a boozy night out at the Cannes film festival in the south of France.

And he spoke about his romance while filming for Channel 4's Celebrity Come Dine With Me.

Barrymore told former Generation Game host Anthea Redfern: "I'm having a going back in party soon. Would you like to come?"

When Anthea asked, "What's that?" he replied: "Well, I came out didn't I - but I'm going back in."

Fellow diners Pat Sharp and Jenny Powell were stunned by the revelation.


New man ... Barrymore says blonde has turned him straight
Darren Fletcher
When questioned, Barrymore admitted he had met "a nice blonde girl".

Asked if that was why he had changed his sexuality, he replied: "Well, if you love somebody."

He later insisted he could not reveal her name, saying: "She's a very good friend, but I can't say because of the situation. I'll leave that to your imagination."

This week Barrymore smooched with a blonde outside a Cannes bar at 4.30am.

She moved her chair next to his, put her arm around his neck and gave him a tender kiss as they had a nightcap.

Earlier Barrymore was unsteady on his feet as he swigged a vodka cocktail at another bar.

He was with a group of six Brits - and at one point argued with them about his sexuality, saying: "I'm not gay, I swear."

Barrymore was still married to wife Cheryl when he announced he was gay in 1995.

He was Britain's most popular entertainer at the time, but was privately battling alcoholism.

Questions about his sexuality had begun after he stunned a London pub by singing: "Start spreading the news, I'm extra gay today."

He then confirmed he was gay after a drunken speech at the National Television Awards saying he "no longer wanted to live a lie".

He and Cheryl, who later died from cancer, divorced in 1997.

Barrymore told celebs on Come Dine With Me that he didn't know he was gay at the start of his marriage.

Later, as the dinner table chat turned to his relationship and who the celebs would share a bowl of soup with, Anthea teased: "I think you're in love with her."

Nodding, Barrymore says: "I'd share a bowl of soup with her. I'd give her my last toffee."

Barrymore had only soft drinks during the show, declaring himself "clean and sober".

But he still smashed a plate and started a food fight with Anthea.

Wheel of Fortune star Jenny said she was "loving" the gossip about Barrymore, adding: "It's even more interesting that she's a woman."



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[Chloe O'brien]

What a loac of cobblers, your either gay or straight. you can't change from Arthur to Martha every few years. Why does he not just admit to being biasexual.