Euan McNamara, 15, died while at a family meal in Liverpool (Picture: Liverpool Echo)
The devastated family of a teenager who died after collapsing in a restaurant, have paid tribute to their ‘handsome’ son.
Euan McNamara, 15, died after he unexpectedly collapsed while he was shopping with his family in Liverpool.
The schoolboy dropped to the floor in Browns restaurant, where staff and members of the public tried to save his life.
He was taken to hospital, where he died a short time later.
Police have confirmed his death was not believed to be suspicious and his next of kin were being supported by specialist officers.
Merseyside Police outside of Browns restaurant on Paradise Street, Liverpool (Picture: Liverpool Echo)
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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.
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‘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.’
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His family paid tribute and said Euan was a ‘handsome, loving, caring boy with an infectious personality that touched everyone he met’