Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores — who is being investigated for allegedly abandoning the late pop star before he fell to his death at age 31 on October 16 — revealed the singer's drug addiction was more severe than the public knew.

Roger Nores, who is accused of abandonment followed by death by a prosecutor, claims that Payne came 'close to death' because of his drug use before.

Four people, including Roger Nores, have been charged in connection to the former One Direction singer’s fatal fall from a hotel balcony in October.

Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores' defence lawyer told the judge he would be submitting a written statement to the court in the coming days, although no more details were given

Liam Payne’s friend Rogelio “Roger” Nores is accusing the CasaSur Palermo Hotel of playing a part in the singer’s death. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Nores filed a complaint stating that the Argentina hotel should be included in the investigation into Payne’s death,

It would appear that two suspects involved in the investigation into the death of Liam Payne are refusing to testify. Reportedly, two people involved in the case said they are using their right to remain silent, as a judge works through the case and figures out if any of the suspects should be charged.

A man who’s been charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death says the One Direction alum seemed “fine” before his fatal fall — an account disputed by witnesses.

Liam Payne is alleged to have suffered drug addiction in the year before his death. The late One Direction singer fell to his death aged 31 on 16 October from the third floor balcony of his room at the Casa Sur Palermo hotel in Buenos Aires,

A few weeks after the tragic passing of former One Direction sensation Liam Payne, his friend Roger Nores has shared details surrounding the singer’s death. Nores, who reportedly served as the business manager of Payne as well,