Liam Payne suffered 25 injuries as police release further details around his death at Argentina hotel

Liam Payne had a total of 25 injuries when he died after 'jumping from the balcony' of his hotel room in Argentina, according to local authorities.

The One Direction star died after the fall from the third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Police authorities in Argentina have now released further details on his injuries following the devastating incident.

In an official statement given to The Associated Press, authorities stated that the singer 'jumped from the balcony of his room', apparently dispelling any notions of an accidental fall or foul play. The forensic experts determined that 'the 25 injuries described in the autopsy are compatible with those caused by a fall from a height', the Mirror reports.

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They added that Liam had no 'defensive type; injuries and that the wounds on his body were 'vital and produced at the same time as each other' concluding that 'the intervention of third parties would be ruled out', according to Argentinian outlet La Nacion.

A preliminary autopsy had indicated that Liam suffered 'multiple traumas' leading to 'internal and external bleeding' as a result of the 40-foot descent from the third floor of the hotel. Responding to an emergency call made just after 5pm local time, authorities raced to the scene, having been alerted to an 'aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol', as stated in the report to AP.

Alberto Crescenti, who is the chief of Buenos Aires emergency medical services, said that Liam suffered an immediate death as a result of 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."

Liam's family said they were 'heartbroken' following his death. In a statement, they added: "Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.

"We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time."

A joint statement from his One Direction bandmates said they were 'completely devastated' and will miss the singer 'terribly'. The band said: "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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