Teenager dies after collapsing at Liverpool restaurant

The 15-year-old boy was rushed to hospital but died shortly after

Author: Sophie MerrickPublished 24th Oct 2022

Merseyside Police say the death of a teenager in Liverpool over the weekend is not being treated as suspicious.

The 15-year-old boy was out with family and friends, when he collapsed at Browns Restaurant in Liverpool One on Saturday evening.

A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "Emergency services were called to Browns Restaurant on Paradise Street at about 5.50pm following reports that a teenager, who was with family and friends had collapsed.

"A number of members of the public and staff at the restaurant had provided medical assistance prior to the emergency services attending.

"The teenager was taken to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital where sadly he died a short time later.

"The death is not believed to be suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the Coroner.

"Next of kin have been spoken to and specialist officers are supporting the family at this tragic time.

"Formal identification is still to take place."

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