Three people charged in connection with One Direction star’s death Liam Payne last month in Argentina.

The three men were arrested and charged with “abandonment of person followed by death, supply and facilitation of drugs”. Sky News reported citing a statement from the office of prosecutor Andres Esteban Madrea.

Among the three accused is someone who accompanied Payne “on a daily basis” during his stay in Buenos Aires, NBC News reported.

Meanwhile, a hotel employee is accused of supplying Payne with cocaine while a third person is accused of giving the singer drugs on two occasions during his stay at the Casa Sur hotel on October 14. The two individuals are accused of supplying narcotics, according to the media.

Payne, who rose to fame as a member of the British boy band One Direction, was found dead on October 16. falling from the third floor balcony of the hotellocal officials said.

Police rushed to the hotel in response to an emergency call shortly after 5 p.m. local time, warning of an “aggressive man who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol”, reported the AP.

The hotel manager can be heard in a 911 call obtained by the AP saying they had “a guest who is overwhelmed with drugs and alcohol…He destroys the whole room and, well , we need you to send someone, please.”

The manager’s voice grew more anxious as the call continued, noting that the room had a balcony.

Buenos Aires police told the Associated Press that Payne “jumped from his bedroom balcony,” causing “extremely serious injuries.”

The 31-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Toxicology reports showed Payne had alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant in his system in the 72 hours before his death, NBC News reported, citing the district attorney’s office.

“We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we will remember him for his kind, funny and courageous soul,” Payne’s family said in a statement. statement to the BBC. “We are supporting each other as best we can as a family and asking for privacy and space during this horrible time.”

The outlet reported that police found a “total mess” in Payne’s hotel room, including “various broken items.” This included several packets of drugs such as clonazepam and over-the-counter medications, the BBC reported.

Several other items were recovered from the room, including a bottle of whiskey, a lighter, a cell phone, a notebook and a passport.

Payne was in Argentina with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy. The duo was spotted at former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert in Buenos Aires on October 2, according to videos posted on by South American point of sale Resumption.

Payne’s former bandmates – Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Horan – all tributes posted to Payne on social media. A joint statement was also published on the One Direction website Instagram.

“We are completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing,” the statement read.

“As time goes on, and when everyone is capable, there will be more to say. But for now, we are going to take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, whom we loved very much,” he continues. “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.

Payne had a 7 year old son, Bear Gray Payne, with his former girlfriend, the musician Cheryl who was known as Cheryl Cole when she performed with Girls Aloud.

In addition to his son, he is survived by his parents, Geoff and Karen Payne, and his two older sisters, Ruth and Nicola.