A 15-year-old boy collapsed and died at a Liverpool city centre restaurant on Saturday evening, October 22.

At around 5.50pm emergency services were at the scene of the incident at Browns on Paradise Street in Liverpool ONE.

It was reported that the teenager had collapsed while out with family and friends.

He was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police 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."