A 15-year-old boy tragically collapsed and died in front of horrified and friends and family at a busy restaurant over the weekend. Emergency services raced to Browns at the Liverpool ONE complex after receiving reports that a boy had collapsed on Saturday afternoon.
Customers and staff tried desperately to help the teenager as they waited for the ambulance to arrive, the Mirror reports. The youngster was then rushed to Royal Liverpool University Hospital, but despite the best efforts of medical staff, he sadly passed away a short time later.
On Sunday, a white tent could be seen in the outside dining area of the restaurant chain, which had been taped off by authorities. A Merseyside Police spokesperson stated: "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."
Merseyside Police has been contacted for a statement.
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