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Police investigating Liam Payne's death release more details after One Direction star dies in Argentina hotel
by Ashlie Blakey · Manchester Evening NewsPolice in Argentina have released some of the details surrounding Liam Payne's death at a hotel in Buenos Aires.
The 31-year-old One Direction star tragically died after falling from a balcony on the third floor of the hotel on Wednesday night. In the early hours of this morning, police confirmed that a 911 call was made from the hotel.
In the call, officers were reportedly alerted to reports of 'an aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol'. When police arrived at the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood, a loud bang was then reportedly heard from an inner courtyard.
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Paramedics arrived on the scene shortly after 5pm local time. Liam was found with 'very serious injuries' which meant there was 'no possibility of resuscitation'.
Police confirmed that he had fallen from a third floor balcony. In a statement given to the AFP agency, officers said: "Liam James Payne, composer and guitarist, former member of the band One Direction, died today after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Palermo."
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It is understood that the singer's body has since been transport to a local morgue. Meanwhile, the Foreign Office (FCDO) confirmed it is in contact with authorities in Argentina 'regarding reports of the death of a British man'.
But a spokesperson for the FCDO declined to comment any further, including on the identity of the man involved. After the shocking news, pictures showed devastated fans gathering outside the hotel after police cordoned off the area with forensic investigators seen entering and exiting in white protective suits and blue gloves.
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Fans were photographed lighting candles and adorning the side of the road with flowers in an impromptu vigil as they paid tribute to the beloved music star. Liam formed boy band One Direction in 2010, alongside Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles, after they individually auditioned for The X Factor.
After becoming one of the biggest pop groups in the world with five albums and four world tours, One Direction went on indefinite hiatus in 2016. Earlier this month, Liam attended bandmate Niall's Argentinian concert alongside his girlfriend Kate Cassidy.