A 15-year-old boy collapsed and died at a Liverpool city centre restaurant.
Police and paramedics rushed to the scene in the Liverpool ONE complex yesterday afternoon (Saturday) after reports a teenager had collapsed while out with family and friends.
He was tended to by members of the public and staff at the Browns restaurant in Paradise Street before the arrival of emergency services. He was taken to hospital but sadly died.
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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."
Yesterday evening a white tent was visible in the outside dining area of the restaurant, which was also cordoned off with police officers standing guard.
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