The investigation into Liam Payne’s death takes a new turn

The police conducted the latest raid on Tuesday night, the report said. Law enforcement sources confirmed that the search revolved around employees’ hotel lockers as well as a review of the hotel’s security footage. The report says police are leading the charge that “workers had contact with Liam” before the tragic incident last month.

Police have been able to trace links to a ‘friend’ of the late singer, who was in touch with him through text messages on his cell phone. The investigation team did not find this ‘friend’ during the raid.

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The 31-year-old British singer died on October 16 after falling from the balcony of his third-floor room at the hotel. Payne was staying at the hotel with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy. After Cassidy left, Payne’s behavior reportedly became erratic. The hotel manager then dialed 911 and said Payne was “using drugs and alcohol.” An autopsy revealed that Payne may have fallen in a “semi-conscious or unconscious” state, and that he may have suffered multiple injuries, including a skull fracture, as a result of the fall.

His death was believed to be the result of multiple injuries from the fall, with preliminary toxicology reports revealing the presence of substances. Liam went to South America to support Niall, who was touring to promote his third studio album, The Show.

The funeral is expected to take place on Friday in Liam’s hometown of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.