Louis Tomlinson’s estranged father has attempted suicide.
The One Direction star’s dad, Troy Austin – who he hasn’t spoken to for three years – was reportedly found by police on Tuesday night (18.08.15) at 6pm at Cantley park, Doncaster in South Yorkshire, North England, trying to gas himself in his friend’s car after drinking a can of lager.
Friends of Troy claim he is suffering from depression after being ”disowned” by his friends and is a heavy drinker and ”habitual” marijuana user.
A family friend told The Sun newspaper: ”It’s tragic. He’s lost all of his friends. They’ve all disowned him. This isn’t about Louis.
”He is drinking heavily and a habitual dope smoker and that will mess with your mind.”
The 46 year old – who left Louis’ mum Johannah Poulston when he was five years old – was found after worried relatives reported him missing and he was later arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and taken to Doncaster police station where he is believed to have continued to self harm.
The 1D star’s father was moved to a nearby hospital where he is being treated and later appeared in front of a magistrates court on Wednesday morning (19.08.15).
A prosecutor released a statement confirming the incident.
Prosecutor Joanne Lewis-Crookes said: ”This is an unfortunate set of events. The police were called in this case due to concerns about Mr Austin.
”He had been reported as a missing person and there were real concerns about his mental state and well-being.
”It is suspected he went off, having borrowed a friend’s car, to kill himself.”
Troy’s defender Ross Wagstaff added that his client had had a row with his brother about The Caribbean hotel they own together and was not in a fit state – as he has been homeless – to give a specimen.
He added: ”There’s a lot of background to this case. The root of it is a fall-out with a family member which had financial implications on a business they had together and circumstances which have led him to being homeless today.
”He has no fixed abode. That has been the case for a period of time.”
Representatives for the One Direction singer are yet to comment.
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Louis Tomlinson’s dad attempted suicide
Louis Tomlinson’s dad attempted suicide on Tuesday night (18.08.15) and has been moved to a hospital in Doncaster to be treated.