Liam Payne’s family have spoken out after his parents were seen leaving their home in the middle of the night.
Late last night, news broke that the 31-year-old One Direction singer tragically lost his life after falling from a balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Liam’s mum and dad, Geoff and Karen Payne reportedly left the family home “in a hurry” at around midnight last night as news of their son’s death broke.
And on Thursday morning, the curtains of their £600,000 four bedroom detached house remained closed, reports SWNS.
A family member who answered the door told reporters: “We’re obviously devastated at the news but we don’t want to comment.”
Neighbours said that Geoff and Karen left their home at around midnight while two women, believed to be Liam’s sisters, were seen entering the property at 9am this morning.
One local resident said: “They were seen leaving in a hurry at around midnight last night but I’m not sure if they had bags.
“You can’t imagine what they are going through. I know Liam liked to get back here when he could. They will be utterly heartbroken as they very close.
“His home town always had a place in his heart. The community is going to be devastated. I think the sisters are there now, your heart goes out to them.”
Another neighbour said: “I think they left last night at around 12pm. The parents aren’t here. All I can say really is condolences to them.”
Liam’s hometown has been rocked by the news and tributes have been flooding in for him.
He attended St Peter’s Collegiate School in Compton and had studied music at Wolverhampton College before auditioning on the X Factor as a teenager.
Liam’s former school St Peter’s Collegiate Academy said this morning: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of our former student, Liam Payne.
“During his time at St Peter’s Collegiate Academy, Liam was not only well-liked by his peers and teachers but also recognised for his talents.
“He made a positive impact on our school community, and his contributions will be remembered.
“Our thoughts are with Liam’s family and friends during this difficult time. We extend our sincere condolences to all those affected by his passing.”
Louise Fall, principal and chief executive at Wolverhampton College, said: “We were sorry to hear the news about former student Liam Payne and wish to extend our sympathies to his family and friends at this very sad time.”
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