Liam Payne had ‘multiple’ drugs in his system at the time of his death: report

British pop star and former One Direction member Liam Payne had a toxic mixture of drugs in his system at the time of his death in Argentina last week. ABC News reported citing a toxicology report. The 31-year-old died on October 16 as a result of a fall from the third-floor balcony of his hotel room at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Now a toxicology report has revealed that he had “multiple substances in his system” at the time of his death, including a drug called “pink cocaine.”

In addition to pink cocaine – a recreational drug containing a combination of methamphetamine, ketamine and ecstasy – benzodiazepines, crack cocaine and cocaine, among others, were found in Payne’s bloodstream. The outlet said a makeshift aluminum tube for ingesting the substances was also found nearby.

According to witnesses, Payne acted erratically in the hours before his death. Emergency services were called to the hotel after staff frantically described him as “an aggressive man who was overcome by drugs and alcohol”. When officers entered his hotel room, they found a chaotic scene with broken items and various drugs strewn about.

Forensic teams also recovered a whiskey bottle, a lighter and a mobile phone from the yard where his body was found. Investigators noted that the lack of defensive injuries suggested he may have been in a state of semi-consciousness or total unconsciousness when he fell.

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It is noteworthy that Payne had previously gone to rehab several times and had also expressed suicidal thoughts throughout his career. He was also reportedly battling a serious drug addiction leading up to his death. The investigation into the circumstances of his death is ongoing.

Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy had reportedly been with him in Argentina for a couple’s vacation, but returned to Florida two days before his tragic death.

In a joint statement, Payne’s former bandmates expressed their sadness over his death, emphasized their cherished memories of him and requested privacy in their grief. “As time goes on and everyone is able, 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 very much,” they said. They also stated that their thoughts are with the English singer’s family, friends and fans.