Liam Payne's heartbroken father Geoff visits shrine dedicated to his son in Argentina

Liam Payne's devastated father, Geoff Payne, has made another visit to the makeshift memorial created by fans outside the Buenos Aires hotel where his son tragically died. Geoff spent a few moments reading messages of support and observing the floral tributes left by a tree outside Hotel CasaSur Palermo, as a small group of Liam's fans looked on.

He was seen holding a red rose, which he later placed at the memorial after taking time to appreciate the tributes to his singer son. Geoff was also pictured comforting two emotional young female fans of Liam's who gave him a lit candle, which he also placed at the base of the tree adorned with messages and flowers.

Argentine media are now reporting that Geoff is expected to return to the UK on Thursday "or probably Friday", although no reason has been given for the delay. Geoff made his first visit to the fan-made shrine outside the boutique hotel where his son Liam, 31, tragically passed away, two days after the incident on October 16. He had flown 7,000 miles from the UK to expedite the repatriation process.

As of yet, Argentinian prosecutors have not confirmed the results of the toxicology and tissue tests that Geoff was informed would need to be completed before repatriation could take place. This information was relayed during a meeting with officials on October 21, reports the Mirror.

The untimely death of Liam at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel sparked an investigation initially linked to a substance-induced 'psychotic episode' without any 'third-party' involvement. Nearly two weeks ago, police raided the boutique hotel where he had been staying to inspect computers and paperwork, believed to be part of a search for his drug dealer.

During his initial visit to the location of his son's passing, Geoff paid respects at a shrine outside Liam's hotel and also collected the late musician's belongings from the third-floor suite with permission, as officials confirmed they had no further need for them. In the wake of former One Direction star Liam Payne's untimely death, legions of heartbroken fans have come together, signing a petition to establish a lasting memorial in his honour.

The fans seek to erect a "structure or mural" paying tribute to Liam in his native Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands. The details surrounding Liam's funeral are due to be made public imminently, with a close source sharing: "He will have a very big send off, quite probably at a large cathedral somewhere close to his heart."