One Direction star Liam Payne 'jumped from hotel room balcony' authorities confirm

The horrifying details surrounding the tragic death of star Liam Payne have been confirmed by authorities, who revealed that he "jumped from the balcony" of his hotel room in Argentina, according to reports.

In an official statement released to The Associated Press, law enforcement officials disclosed that the 31 year old singer "had jumped from the balcony of his room," seemingly ruling out any suggestions of an accidental fall or foul play. The heartbreaking incident took place during Payne's holiday in Buenos Aires with girlfriend Kate Cassidy, which also included supporting former bandmate Niall Horan at a .

An initial post-mortem examination suggested that Payne died from "multiple traumas" causing "internal and external bleeding" as a result of the 40-foot drop from the third floor of the hotel. After receiving an emergency call just after 5pm local time, authorities rushed to the scene following reports of an "aggressive man who could be," as detailed in the report to AP.

As the music industry , further updates on Liam Payne's sudden passing reveal the cause of death while his grieving family speaks out. The investigation into Payne's death is escalating, with police searching for a drug dealer after narcotics were found in his hotel suite.

Before the harrowing incident unfolded, staff at the Hotel Casa Sur had desperately contacted emergency services twice, with the reception head emphasising the critical situation 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 .

Subsequently, after losing connection, another worried employee called again, urgently stating: "I don't know if the guest's life is in danger." He added, anxiously: "The room has a balcony and we are afraid he might do something. Just send an ambulance, only an ambulance."

Sadly, even with the hotel staff's vigorous attempts to secure immediate help, the response teams arrived too late to save Liam's tragic fate. Investigations following his passing saw Liam's hotel room turned inside out as detectives searched for clues, discovering drug-related paraphernalia prepared for testing and a setting of turmoil.

In what emerged as a grim scene, officials encountered a shattered television, traces of white powder, an almost empty champagne glass, pieces of burnt aluminium foil, and a singed soft drink can lying among the debris.

The ongoing inquiries into the musician's premature death continue, with forensic toxicologists and pathologists poised to analyse blood and urine samples for signs of drug use. Additionally, excursions into Liam's medical history aim to reveal more about his psychological well-being.

Alberto Crescenti, the head of Buenos Aires emergency medical services, disclosed that Liam met with an instant death due to sustaining multiple injuries including a skull fracture. He explained: "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."

Local officials have now verified that Liam leapt from his balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel, with Pablo Policicchio, communications director for the Buenos Aires Security Ministry, providing information to PEOPLE magazine.

In a subsequent call, a hotel employee stated: "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 had earlier confirmed that they are conducting an investigation to determine the exact nature of the events leading up to the unfortunate incident. Toxological and anatomical-pathological examinations of blood and urine samples are being carried out to identify any presence of drugs.

Upon searching the room, police discovered a bottle of whisky, a lighter, and a white substance, along with medications such as clonazepam - commonly prescribed for epilepsy, panic disorders, or involuntary muscle spasms - 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."

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