Hundreds turn out at Liam Payne vigil in Birmingham
Fans laid flowers and candles in memory of the Wolverhampton-born singer
Last updated 20th Oct 2024
Hundreds of fans have gathered in Birmingham city centre to pay tribute to Liam Payne.
Crowds came together in Chamberlain Square on Sunday, where many left flowers, candles and pictures of the former One Direction star.
Payne, who was born in Wolverhampton, died as a result of multiple injuries after falling from his third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday.
Several other vigils were held for the 31-year-old across the UK, including in London's Hyde Park, Liverpool and Glasgow.
Ariane Burgess travelled from Wales with her dad to be part of the vigil in Chamberlain Square. She told us: "It's been really painful. I think its important to celebrate the person Liam was.
"I've always loved One Direction. Their music is always there in darker times when you need it.
"I've made a canvas for Liam, it's a One Direction song with my own message underneath to Liam."
Before the weekend, Liam Payne's father, Geoff, headed to Buenos Aires to arrange the repatriation of his son's body.
He visited the Casa Sur Hotel on Friday in the Argentine capital, and read letters and cards from fans outside.
On Saturday, Liam's sister Ruth Gibbins paid a heartfelt tribute to her brother on Instagram saying she does not feel "this world was good enough or kind enough" to him, as well as sharing pictures.
She also wrote "I'm sorry I couldn't save you" and added: "One last time I need you to know, I'm here if you need anything, I'd drive to the end of the universe to bring you back."