NEW information leading to the arrest came to light following a Channel 4 documentary and police appeal with an increased reward, Essex Police has revealed.
Detective Superintendent Lucy Morris issued a statement this morning, in which she confirmed the Lubbock family had been informed.
A 50-year-old from Cheshire was arrested today, in connection with the murder of Stuart Lubbock.
He was found in the swimming pool at the home of Michael Barrymore, in 2001.
A £20,000 reward for information was offered last year.
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Lucy Morris told reporters: "The man who was arrested in Cheshire continues to be questioned by our detectives.
"Following the arrest, we immediately notified the Lubbock family.
“This arrest is almost 20 years to the day since Stuart was found unconscious in a swimming pool following a party at a home in Roydon. He later died in hospital.
“The arrest comes after significant new information came to light following our renewed appeal for information and offer of an enhanced reward, which coincided with a major TV documentary broadcast in February 2020.
“This information has led to us making an arrest and over the coming days we will be contacting all those who were present at the party at the time as well as others who may have information.”
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