Michael Barrymore’s ex-agent quizzed by cops who asked ‘if anything had come to light’ since Stuart Lubbock ‘murder’
MICAHEL Barrymore’s former agent has been questioned by cops investigating the death of Stuart Lubbock.
Mike Browne revealed detectives spoke to him on Wednesday just hours after they held a man on suspicion of indecent assault and murder.
He told the Mirror: “They just really wanted to clarify if I was aware of anything coming to light over the last 20 years.
“Of course, my honest answer was believe me, if anything had done, you would have been made aware of it.”
Butcher Stuart was found dead in the pool at TV star Barrymore’s Essex mansion in 2001. He had been sexually assaulted.
Mr Browne arrived at the home in Roydon as paramedics battled to save the 31 year old.
Police plan to speak to all the other eight revellers, including Mr Barrymore, following the recent arrest.
Earlier, we reported how Stuart’s ex- wife spoke of her hope at finally finding out the truth about the night he died.
Sue Homan, 47, said she prayed there would be answers for Stuart’s cancer-hit dad Terry, 76, who has months to live.
Sue, from Harlow in Essex, said: “Stuart’s mum and nan have passed away, while Stuart’s dad is seriously ill.
“It’s breaking my heart to see how Terry is — not knowing what happened.”
She went on: “Stuart was a loving father, brother and son. The police say he was raped and murdered with the killer still at large.
“You cannot move on with your life until you know the truth.
“However, finally there is light at the end of the tunnel. We’re hopeful of getting justice for Stuart.”
A man, 50, arrested in Cheshire on Wednesday on suspicion of indecent assault and murder has been bailed by police until next month.
And a top officer has now told all others who were at the TV star’s house that night – including Barrymore himself – to expect a call soon.
The presenter, who was one of the most well-known in the UK at the time of the mystery death, hasn’t yet commented on the recent developments
But a source told the Mail Online that Barrymore will be “forthcoming” if he is asked for information about Lubbock’s death.
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“Michael has not been contacted by the police but he will be forthcoming if asked and will be more than happy to help as he always has,” the source said.
“He is fully committed to the truth being uncovered on what happened to Stuart on that tragic night 20 years ago.”
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