British detectives are to launch a new investigation into the death of a man found at the home of entertainer Michael Barrymore.
Essex Police confirm officers are to investigate suggestions by Mr Barrymore's lawyer the dead man suffered injuries at a hospital after being found in the in swimming pool at the star's home.
A spokeswoman says police are satisfied with other lines of inquiry already pursued following the death of Mr Stuart Lubbock.
"However, in view of an additional line of inquiry suggested by ... the solicitor acting for [Michael Barrymore] a further investigation will be launched based on the suggestion that the injuries to Stuart Lubbock were caused at the Princess Alexandra Hospital [in Harlow, Essex]."
Reacting to the police decision Barrymore said: "Delighted is not the right word under the circumstances but I'm pleased we're at last getting somewhere."
He was speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live where he reiterated his call for the inquest to be reopened because he had "new evidence".
Barrymore has suggested the injuries to Lubbock's body occurred after he had left the entertainer's home.
"There's no DNA, there's no blood at the pool, there's no blood on the boxer shorts. It must have happened from the time they finished with him to the time they opened him."
PA