Liam Payne's death probe takes new turn as police hunting more information at hotel

The probe into the tragic death of One Direction's Liam Payne is ongoing, with police reportedly descending on the hotel from where he fell.

The 31-year-old singer died on October 16 after a fall from a third-floor balcony at Casa Sur in Buenos Aires, Argentina, sending shockwaves across the globe as fans and celebrities alike paid poignant tributes.

It's now reported that police are demanding additional information from the hotel in the Argentinian capital, with insiders stating the establishment "must provide" more security footage to investigators. They're also said to be seeking further details about who was on duty that day.

US Weekly reports that police are trying to identify Casa Sur employees who were working on the day of the star's death and in the days leading up to the tragedy. During the police raid, a source told the magazine, they were looking for documents in the hotel's registration books and gathering information from its computers.

These developments follow sightings of Liam's bodyguard, Paul Higgins, with the police at the hotel reviewing security footage. Higgins was also seen questioning several hotel staff members to determine who allegedly supplied the late One Direction star with the reported narcotics, as widely covered in the mainstream media.

Argentine media reports have revealed that traces of cocaine were found in the body of the deceased star, according to forensic experts. Infobae, a news portal, reported that substances extracted from the singer's body during an autopsy after his death last Wednesday confirmed "determined the presence of the class-A drug.", reports the Mirror.

The star's heartbroken girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, shared a poignant post on Wednesday, disclosing that they had plans to wed.

The 25-year-old unveiled a romantic note written by Liam, which he requested her not to read, stating their intention to marry within a year. The note read: "Me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged and together forever 444."

The number 444 is seen as an angel number with special significance.

In response to the singer's death, fans have initiated a campaign to implement legislation that could provide support for musicians dealing with the pressures of fame. The cause, dubbed "Liam's Law", has surpassed its initial goal of 12,000 signatures and continues to gain momentum, with over 75,000 names currently on the document.

Liam had previously spoken about his battles with sobriety and provided candid insights into his often fragile mental health. These revelations have sparked outrage among fans who believe he died seemingly without support.

The petition aims to actualise a proposition suggested by Liam to offer more assistance to young musicians.