Liam Payne memorial held at Jubilee Clock in Weymouth

The former member of pop group One Direction died last Wednesday after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Argentina. 

Dozens of fans flocked to Weymouth's Jubilee Clock on Tuesday evening to grieve for the singer, with plaques, flowers, personal messages, balloons and candles laid out in his honour. 

Tributes left for Liam Payne in Weymouth (Image: Millie Lovett)

The memorial was the idea of Millie Lovett, 21, of Weymouth, who has been a fan of One Direction since 2010.

She said that Liam was always her favourite member and wanted to hold a memorial so devastated fans can support each other. 

A selection of One Direction songs were played at the event including Story of My Life and Girl Almighty, as well as Liam Payne's final single Teardrops.

Among those in attendance was Mae Thomas, 16, who said: "I have been a fan since I was little. I really appreciate Liam and all he’s done.

“I think he deserves more respect. What Millie has done here is really sweet and I think people are opening their eyes to who Liam really is."

She was joined by a parent and 19-year-old Molly Dennis, who said she was "heartbroken" when she heard about Liam's death. 

Crowds gathering to pay tribute to Liam Payne in Weymouth (Image: Katie Heyes) She said: “I’ve loved Liam since I was five and hearing about his death was so sad.

"The people here know the real Liam. He just wasn’t treated right at all. I think people need to realise how big of a thing mental health is. It’s baffling to me that on social media anyone can leave any comment they want.

“All Liam wanted to do was to make people smile and feel loved. He did that for me and a lot of people. I just hope he’s looking down and see how loved he is."Tributes left for Liam Payne in Weymouth (Image: Millie Lovett)

Organiser, Weymouth College student Millie said: "It was absolutely incredible, sweet and beautiful.

"I'm so so glad with the amount of people who turned up. I am really grateful and I'm so glad that Liam and One Direction have a lovely fan base down in Dorset.

"We miss you so much Liam and we love you - fly high Liam."

Millie Lovett, left, pictured with her friend Olivia (Image: Millie Lovett)