Fadi Fawaz questioned over George Michael's death

George Michael’s boyfriend Fadi Fawaz will reportedly be questioned a second time by police as they try to retrace the star’s final days, and who came and went from his home Oxfordshire home, before he died.

George Michael and Fadi Awaz in Sydney in 2012 (Newspix/REX/Shutterstock)
George Michael and Fadi Awaz in Sydney in 2012 (Newspix/REX/Shutterstock)

His sudden death is still being treated as “non-suspicious” but detectives from a major crime unit from Thames Valley Police, who specialise in murders and rapes, have been drafted in to piece together the days leading up to December 25 when George was found dead by his partner.

Police have already questioned Fadi once this week and are planning to do so again, as well as George’s housekeeper and neighbours.

Photographers, who were working nearby his home over the festive season, are also helping police with their investigation but it’s not believed anyone is under suspicion.

George and Fadi in London in 2012 (Nikos Vinieratos/REX/Shutterstock)
George and Fadi in London in 2012 (Nikos Vinieratos/REX/Shutterstock)

A source told The Sun newspaper: “The investigation is now picking up a bit of speed. Officers from the Major Crime Unit have begun asking questions of those who were in the area at the time George died and the day before. They want to build up an idea of what George’s last seven days were like and who came and went.”

A post-mortem was carried out last week on George’s body but it failed to identify the cause of death and now toxicology tests are underway to determine what ended his life.

George Michael
George Michael

One retired senior police officer explained to the publication: “Given his history, there must be a possibility that drugs, illegal or otherwise, could have been involved in his death. Because of his high profile and wealth it makes absolute sense for the Major Crime Unit to investigate the full circumstances while they wait for the toxicology results to come back. It does not mean that he did die from drugs but until it is proved otherwise they cannot rule it out and must investigate properly.”

The exact details of George’s funeral are yet to be announced but it’s believed he will have two ceremonies – one for friends and family and one for fans – later this month.