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| Barrymore will not face charges | Barrymore will not face charges |
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| Entertainer Michael Barrymore will not face charges over the death of Stuart Lubbock at his former home in 2001. | Entertainer Michael Barrymore will not face charges over the death of Stuart Lubbock at his former home in 2001. |
| He was questioned at Harlow police station in Essex on Monday, along with Justin Merritt and Jonathan Kenny, before all three were released. | |
| The three men were arrested in June and questioned over Mr Lubbock's death. | |
| The Crown Prosecution Service advised that no-one should be charged following a reinvestigation. Essex Police said they will keep the case open. | |
| In 2002 a coroner recorded an open verdict on Mr Lubbock's death. | In 2002 a coroner recorded an open verdict on Mr Lubbock's death. |
| 'Insufficient evidence' | 'Insufficient evidence' |
| An inquest heard Mr Lubbock had severe internal injuries and alcohol, ecstasy and cocaine were found in his bloodstream. | |
| A lengthy investigation was carried out by Essex Police, but no-one was charged in connection with Mr Lubbock's death. | A lengthy investigation was carried out by Essex Police, but no-one was charged in connection with Mr Lubbock's death. |
| Stuart Lubbock's body was found by the side of the swimming pool | |
| The case was reopened in December and Barrymore was arrested alongside the other men. | The case was reopened in December and Barrymore was arrested alongside the other men. |
| Chris McCann, complex casework lawyer with Essex CPS, said: "I considered all the evidence and asked Essex Police for further evidence which has now been received. | |
| "If we are ever to consider a prosecution, we must be able to say that Mr Lubbock died as result of the actions of a named person or persons, as shown in the medical explanation for his death. | "If we are ever to consider a prosecution, we must be able to say that Mr Lubbock died as result of the actions of a named person or persons, as shown in the medical explanation for his death. |
| "I have decided that there is insufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction against the three individuals." | "I have decided that there is insufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction against the three individuals." |
| Mr McCann said he had arranged to meet Mr Lubbock's family to explain the reasons for the decision. | Mr McCann said he had arranged to meet Mr Lubbock's family to explain the reasons for the decision. |
| Investigating officer Det Supt Gareth Wilson said: "I want to make it very clear this is not the end of the investigation. | |
| We remain committed to finding out the truth of what happened that night Det Supt Gareth Wilson, Essex Police | |
| "Stuart Lubbock received very serious injuries the night he died and the evidence arising from our current investigations suggest that they occurred at the address in Roydon. | |
| "I am disappointed our latest inquiries have not brought the answers the police and Stuart's family are looking for. | |
| "We remain committed to finding out the truth of what happened that night. | |
| "I am convinced someone knows what happened and I hope their conscience or their obligation to do the right thing will prevail and they will come forward with the information we need." |