A rising NRL star has been discovered lifeless on the ground of a Barcelona nightclub 30 hours after he vanished on an finish of season journey.
Redcliffe Dolphins star Liam Hampson, 24, had been on the vacation of a lifetime travelling throughout Europe with Gold Coast Titans’ fullback Alexander ‘AJ’ Brimson and Brisbane Broncos stars Jordan Riki and Jesse Arthars.
Brimson shared a frantic submit on Wednesday evening explaining Hampson hadn’t been seen since visiting Barcelona nightclub Sala Apolo at 4.30am on Tuesday.
Barcelona Police confirmed to Seven Information early Thursday AEST a physique believed to be Hampson has been discovered.
‘This morning, nightclub employees the place Liam was seen for the final time, discovered a physique on the ground in an space of the nightclub, Sala Apolo,’ police mentioned.
Hampson’s dying is being handled by police as a tragic accident.
His household has since confirmed the unhappy information in a heartbreaking Fb submit.
Redcliffe Dolphins star Liam Hampson (pictured) has tragically been discovered lifeless in Barcelona
The rising NRL star (left) paid tribute to his mom Lorna Morton (proper) on Mom’s Day earlier this 12 months
Liam Hampson was discovered lifeless on the ground by venue employees at Barcelona nightclub Sala Apolo (pictured)
‘Waking as much as the information nobody desires to listen to, we’re devastated to seek out out that Liam had an accident and sadly has not survived,’ Brett Hampson posted on Fb.
‘We’re heartbroken to say the least. Liam had a coronary heart of gold and was a a lot liked son, brother, grandson, uncle and good friend. Phrases cannot categorical our grief.
‘We cannot thank his mates sufficient for being there with Liam having the time of his life and helping within the seek for our boy. Our ideas are with them.’
He ended the submit asking for privateness.
Hampson’s dying was confirmed simply hours after Brimson launched a determined attraction to seek out his mate.
‘Hasn’t been in a position to be contacted and nobody has seen him for twenty-four hours … was travelling with a gaggle and really out of character, any data can be enormously recognize,’ Brimson captioned a photograph of Hampson carrying the garments he was final seen carrying – a black t-shirt and light-weight colored shorts and baseball cap.
‘Please don’t message me except you could have any assist or data. We’re busy making an attempt to message relations and so forth. Thanks!’
Riki additionally reposted the picture with a message begging for assist to seek out him, which was then shared by the Broncos.
‘Please assist or share this [message] it’s totally scary for all of us he is our greatest mate we wish to discover him,’ Riki wrote on his Instagram.
Hampson’s sister Tiarna additionally shared a determined attraction on Instagram: ‘Please please please in case you’re travelling in Barcelona, look out for Liam. Praying you are okay.’
On Fb she wrote ‘My brother Liam Hampson is presently lacking in Barcelona, Spain.
‘Please if you recognize anybody in Barcelona, about to journey to Barcelona please allow them to know to maintain an eye fixed out.’
Queensland footy participant Liam Hampson has gone lacking in Spain sending his family and friends into overdrive as they desperately attempt to discover him
Gold Coast Titans’ fullback Alexander ‘AJ’ Brimson posted a photograph of his good friend, Liam Hampson, on Wednesday night Australian time, exhibiting Hampson within the garments he was final seen carrying
Brimson (left) and Hampson (proper) on their European journey with Australian mates
Hampson (high left) throughout his European vacation with fellow younger rugby league stars together with Jordan Riki (entrance left)
Liam Hampson (far proper) together with his Aussie mates in the course of the European journey days earlier than he instantly went lacking in Barcelona
Liam Hampson (proper) in Paris watching Lionel Messi play soccer
The younger footballer’s mom Lorna wrote: ‘he’s liked by so many and we try to assume positively’.
Hampson had been holidaying round Europe with Brimson, Riki and Arthars.
The younger associates have posted dozens of pictures from their adventure-packed travels up to now month, together with snaps from Paris, Ibiza, Amsterdam, Munich and Positano in Italy.
Hampson performs at hooker for the Redcliffe Dolphins and his team-mate Bryce Donovan posted a message searching for details about his whereabouts.
The Dolphins have secured a spot within the 2023 NRL season however Hampson just isn’t among the many membership’s high tier squad.
The staff’s NRL recruitment boss Peter O’Sullivan instructed The Every day Telegraph Hampson was a ‘very nice younger child’, and mentioned he was shocked concerning the information.
The Dolphins have commenced inquiries to assist observe down the footballer.
‘We do not have additional particulars, we have made some inquiries internally and hopefully we are able to discover out extra,’ a spokesperson mentioned.
‘We hope Liam is alright, 30 hours is a very long time so it’s a fear.’
