The heartbroken family of a 15-year-old who died after collapsing in a restaurant have paid tribute to their 'handsome and caring' son. Euan McNamara collapsed at Brown's restaurant in the Liverpool ONE complex on Saturday October 22.
The teen, who was a year 11 student at St Mary's College, Crosby, had been out shopping with family when he suddenly fell to the floor at roughly 5.50pm. Staff and members of the public, including off-duty medics, desperately tried to help the youngster before North West Ambulance service arrived
Police also attended the scene to set up a cordon, the Liverpool Echo reports. Euan was rushed to Royal Liverpool hospital where he sadly passed away a short time later.
Merseyside Police confirmed his death was not believed to be suspicious and his next of kin were being supported by specialist officers.
Euan's parents, Michael and Sian, paid tribute to their son, who they described as "loving" and "caring".
They said: "On Saturday teatime, after an afternoon’s shopping, we were at Browns restaurant in Liverpool as a family with our son Euan, daughter Megan and close friends when Euan unexpectedly collapsed. Despite immediate medical intervention by off-duty medics, Euan later sadly passed away in hospital.
"Euan was a much-loved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend. He was studying for his GCSE exams, a keen rugby player, cricket player and LFC Supporter, regularly attending games with family and friends.
"Euan was loved and adored by all who knew him and his death has left a massive void in all of our lives. He was a handsome, loving, caring boy with an infectious personality that touched everyone he met.
"We are devastated by what has happened, and hope that in the forthcoming days we will find out why Euan has been cruelly taken away from us. We as a family please request that our privacy is respected at this time."
Euan's teachers have described him as a "much-loved member" of the college.
The Principal of St. Mary’s College Mike Kennedy said: "The news of Euan’s death has come as a terrible shock to us all and our thoughts and prayers are with Euan’s family and friends including his sister, Megan, who is a pupil in year 9 at our school. Euan was a really lovely boy and a much-loved member of our school with so much to look forward to in his life.
"To pass away at such a young age is truly tragic, and his sad loss will be felt throughout the whole St. Mary’s community." Mr Kennedy added that St. Mary’s will be offering additional support measures to pupils and staff members affected by Euan’s death.
Browns has also sent their condolences to the teen's family.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Mitchells & Butlers, who represent Browns restaurants said: "Sadly a young guest suffered a seizure at the restaurant and was taken to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital by emergency services where he later passed away. The thoughts of the team are with his family and friends."
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