Zayn Malik’s five-year-old cousin has passed away following brain tumour battle

Fans have been flooding Twitter with condolences and support for Zayn using the hashtag #RIPArshiya.

Heartbreak for Zayn Malik’s family today as his five-year-old cousin Arshiya has died following a brave battle with a brain tumour.

The former One Direction singer’s family, including his youngest sister Waliyha, have all taken to social media to pay tribute.