Liam Payne 'jumped from balcony to his death' after 'destroying hotel room' authorities say

Liam Payne's death has officially been ruled as him 'jumping from the balcony' of his hotel room after the One Direction star 'destroyed everything in his room'

Authorities have confirmed the harrowing details of One Direction star Liam Payne's tragic demise, saying he "jumped from the balcony" of his hotel room in Argentina, leading to a fatal plunge, according to reports.

Liam's death was announced on Wednesday. The former One Direction hitmaker was holidaying in Buenos Aires with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy when the tragic incident happened. In the latest police official statement to The Associated Press clarified that the 31 year old artist "had jumped from the balcony of his room," effectively ruling out any suggestions of an accidental fall or criminal involvement.

The preliminary post-mortem concluded that Payne suffered "multiple traumas" which caused "internal and external bleeding" following a 40-foot drop from the hotel's third floor. After receiving an emergency call shortly after 5pm local time regarding an "aggressive man who could be under the influence of substances," authorities were dispatched promptly to the hotel, as disclosed in the AP report.

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As tributes pour in for the late music icon, further revelations about Liam Payne's untimely death come to light as his grieving family releases statements. Police are now delving deeper into the investigation surrounding Payne's passing, with searches ongoing to locate a substance dealer after drugs were found in his hotel room.

Before disaster struck, Hotel Casa Sur staff had frantically contacted emergency services twice, with the reception head emphasising the urgency in one call: "We have a guest who's off his head on drugs and is destroying everything in his room. We need someone to come," reports the Mirror.

When the call ended abruptly, another employee, later identified as Esteban, made a second urgent call: "I don't know if the guest's life is in danger." He continued, anxiously adding: "The room has a balcony and we are afraid he might do something. Just send an ambulance, only an ambulance."

Despite the hotel staff's desperate attempts to get help quickly, the response was not fast enough to prevent the tragic loss of Liam. A post-mortem examination turned Liam's hotel room upside down as police searched it, finding drug paraphernalia now sent for testing and a scene of disarray.

In a grim scene, officials discovered a smashed television, traces of white powder, a nearly empty champagne glass, bits of burnt aluminium foil, and a singed soft drink can.

Investigations into the musician's premature death continue, with forensic toxicology and anatomical pathology set to analyse blood and urine samples for signs of drug use. Further inquiries into his medical history aim to illuminate Liam's mental health condition.

Alberto Crescenti, who heads the emergency medical services in Buenos Aires, disclosed that Liam succumbed to immediate death due to sustaining a multitude of injuries including a skull fracture, elaborating: "Our role was to head there quickly, give medical attention, and try to resuscitate him, but his injuries were incompatible with life. Based on what the team saw, there was apparently a cranial fracture and extremely serious injuries that led to his immediate death."

Buenos Aires authorities have now verified that Liam took his own life by jumping from the balcony at Casa Sur Hotel, with Pablo Policicchio, communications director for the Buenos Aires Security Ministry, confirming the incident to PEOPLE.

In an additional phone call, a hotel employee expressed urgency: "We need you to send someone urgently because I don't know if the guest's life is in danger. They must be in a room that has a balcony. And well, we're a little bit worried he'll do something, that he'll put his life at risk."

Authorities have previously announced that an investigation is active to unravel the series of events leading to the sad occurrence. Analyses including toxicological and anatomical-pathological studies of blood and urine are in process to search for any signs of drug use.

Items discovered by the police in Liam's hotel room included a whisky bottle, a lighter, and white powder, along with medicines such as clonazepam - prescribed for epilepsy, panic disorders, or controlling involuntary muscle movements - and energy pills. A notebook and Liam's passport were confiscated and given to investigators, who also took possession of a phone that may have been owned by the former One Direction star.

Tributes have been pouring in for Liam, from fans, friends and fellow bandmates. A statement signed by Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan said: “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing.

“In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly. The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam.”