Lubbock father wins compensation

No-one has been charged in relation to Stuart Lubbock's death

The father of a man found dead by the swimming pool at the former home of Michael Barrymore has been awarded £6,800 criminal injuries compensation.

Terry Lubbock's son Stuart, 31, died from injuries received at a party at Mr Barrymore's then home in Roydon, Essex, in 2001. No-one has ever been charged.

Last month, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority said it would consider a claim by his father Terry.

Mr Lubbock said he would use the money to "get justice for my son".

In a statement the CICA said it did not comment on individual cases but added that compensation was awarded under the 2001 Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.

"To make a payment under the scheme we must be satisfied that 'on the balance of probabilities' a crime of violence has taken place.

"This a lower burden of proof than that required by a criminal court, which would need to prove the guilt of a defendant 'beyond all reasonable doubt' to secure a conviction."

Terry Lubbock said: "I am delighted by the news. I'll put the money into the fighting fund for Stuart.

"I am determined that I will get justice for my son and that's what the money will be used for."

Mr Barrymore has been told he will face no charges in connection with Mr Lubbock's death in March 2001.