Man arrested over Stuart Lubbock's death bailed

The 50-year-old from Cheshire was arrested yesterday

Stuart Lubbock
Author: Dan GoodingPublished 18th Mar 2021

A man arrested over the indecent assault and murder of Stuart Lubbock in Essex has been bailed.

The 50-year-old from Cheshire was arrested yesterday, in connection with the death at Michael Barrymore's home in 2001.

Detectives are continuing their enquiries.

The suspect has been bailed until 12th April.

A 20-year case

Stuart was found unconscious in the swimming pool of a property in Roydon on March 31 2001.

Despite attempts to save him he later died in hospital.

The 31-year-old had been attending a party at the house with eight other people.

A post-mortem examination found Stuart had suffered horrific anal injuries which are believed to be the result of a serious sexual assault prior to his death.

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