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Thursday, October 17, 2024

A Drugged or Drunk Hotel Guest? The tragic death of singer Liam Payne

Following reports of the tragic death of Liam Payne of One Direction, who either fell or jumped from a hotel balcony, in  Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America. Newspapers published reports and the phone call made by the hotel employee who was concerned about the hotel guest who was drunk or on drugs and had gone to a room with a balcony. (The call is in Spanish - newspapers give the English translation.)

Balconies and Safety

Alcohol drugs, balconies you can climb or fall off, what could go wrong?  The hotel employee was already concerned about the guest and the balcony.

What can we ban? We already restrict alcohol and drugs, but now perhaps we should look at balconies.

Police And Safety

In some cases it is an advantage to call police as this could protect property and life. Ambulance staff might be sent away by a person who declines treatment. However, police might stay to question the person being investigated. If that person becomes aggressive, the police might arrest the person, who, if they assault the police officer, or resist arrest, might be taken to the police station and places in a locked cell, or a padded room. This would protect the property, other people. and give the person time to calm down and be released into the care of a family member or responsible person.

The name Payne, sounding like pain, in retrospect seems ominous. Maybe the name Joy would be more positive.

If you are travelling to a major city, the waxworks might have a display featuring your favourite band.

Picture from Wikipedia article on One Direction.

Madame Tussauds London has a One Direction display.

Useful Websites daily mail report

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13969699/liam-payne-999-call-buenos-aires-hotel-worker-help-death.html

https://www.liampayneofficial.com/

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