Fans pay tribute to Liam Payne two years on

Image caption, Fans turned West Park's bandstand into a temporary memorial two years on from his death

A memorial has been set up in tribute to One Direction star Liam Payne to mark the second anniversary of his death.

Fans from as far as New Zealand and the US have left heartfelt messages in honour of the singer in his home city of Wolverhampton.

The bandstand in West Park has been adorned with banners, photos, toys and flowers as well as a red letter box for private messages to be left.

The 31-year-old singer, who grew up in Bushbury in Wolverhampton, died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

Image caption, A red letter box for private messages to be added to was also set up at the bandstand

Among the tributes, Kim from the US wrote: "I still can't believe it's been two years. I miss your smile, your voice, your music and just seeing you happy.

"You are still thought of, still talked about, still listened to and still loved by so many."

Katja Tuovila, from Sweden, said in an emotional message: "Your strength and love, kindness touched so many and will never be forgotten, remaining a beautiful legacy."

Nicola Jones from New Zealand added: "Two years gone but never forgotten. Always loved, forever missed. Liam, our angel of light."

Image caption, Fans travelled from as far as Sweden, the US and New Zealand to pay tribute

In May, a coroner said he was awaiting developments in Argentina as the investigation there continues into Payne's death.

He died of multiple traumas and "internal and external haemorrhage", a post-mortem examination report said, after falling from a third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires.

Image caption, Purple flowers, toys and pictures all formed part of a display in the middle of the bandstand

In February last year, a court in Argentina dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people accused of a connection to his death.

After his band took a break, Payne launched a successful solo career, releasing his debut solo album LP1 in December 2019.

Image caption, The temporary memorial can be viewed in West Park

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