Boy, 15, collapses and dies at popular Browns restaurant in front of horrified family and friends

A 15-year-old boy collapsed and died at a popular Browns restaurant in front of horrified family and friends.

Emergency services rushed to the scene in the Liverpool ONE complex after reports a teenager had collapsed while out in the city centre.

Members of the public and staff at the restaurant tended to him until emergency services arrived on Saturday afternoon.

The teen was rushed to hospital for treatment but sadly died.

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.