A One Direction member’s father was taken into police custody
Louis Tomlinson’s father, Troy Austin, has been estranged from the boy band star for a number of years now, and as of late has gotten into some serious trouble with police.
People magazine are now confirming that this week he was placed on suicide watch while in police custody.
On Tuesday night in South Yorkshire, he was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and taken into custody. Reportedly he tried to hurt himself.
On Wednesday a hearing took place for Troy, 46, during which a prosecutor noted: “He has been reported as a missing person, and there were real concerns about his mental state and well-being.”
He had reportedly disappeared after an argument with his brother over a hotel they own together.
“Police officers located Mr. Austin and discovered he still had the vehicle's keys in his possession. It was thought Mr. Austin smelled of intoxicants.
A number of empty cans were recovered from the vehicle as well. He had bought the alcohol to pluck up the courage to kill himself,” added the prosecutor.
Louis, reportedly hasn’t spoken to his father in several years and took his step-father’s name after his mother remarried.
Louis mom, Johannah Poulson divorced when Louis was just five years old.
According to The Sun, Troy Austin pled guilty to the charge of drunk driving and will sentenced next month.
