A police force in the UK apologised to the father of a butcher found dead in the swimming pool of entertainer Michael Barrymore’s home ahead of the publication today of an inquiry into the handling of the case.

Television comedian Michael Barrymore was tonight being interviewed by detectives investigating the suspected murder of a man found floating in a swimming pool at the star’s home.

Michael Barrymore is to be questioned by police investigating the death of a 31-year-old butcher's assistant.