Michael Barrymore releases statement over Lubbock documentary
Michael Barrymore has released a statement over a Channel 4 documentary about the death of Stuart Lubbock.
Lubbock was found dead in a swimming pool at Barrymore's Essex house following a party in 2001.
In a new statement on Twitter prior to Barrymore: The Body in the Pool airing, the presenter explained that he had not seen it.
"I've been asked by various sections of the press to comment upon the Channel 4 documentary that is to be broadcast tonight," Barrymore said.
"As I've made clear to everyone, I am not able to comment because Channel 4 are refusing to show it to me or even let me know what it contains.
"However, I will say to anyone who would like to get to the truth of the matter, that they should watch the ITV interview I did last year with Piers Morgan. He went into everything and left no stone unturned."
The presenter continued: "The truth is, I have always done everything anyone has asked of me, and I've cooperated with everyone.
"Essex Police's own QC has said that, 'we know that Mr Barrymore has had nothing to do with this, and that there is no evidence of linking him with the injuries to Mr Lubbock or the pool'.
"I have had nothing to do with this whatsoever, and yet I keep getting bashed and bullied by the media. I may comment further once I've seen the show go out later tonight.
"In the meantime, my heartfelt sympathies are with the Lubbock family and I truly hope they find peace.
"And it is for that reason that I have constantly pressed for an independent police force to examine everything to do with the case and reach a proper conclusion. And I shall continue to do so."
Responding to Barrymore's allegations, Channel 4 said in a statement to Digital Spy: "We are not obliged to show the subjects of documentaries programmes before broadcast. Mr Barrymore was given a fair opportunity to respond to the matters raised in the film and his position is fairly included in it."
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