Overview
- The six-year-old collapsed on Parr Street in St Helens town centre at about 4.50pm Thursday, and a passer-by performed CPR.
- He was taken to hospital and was later pronounced dead, according to Merseyside Police.
- Officers said a post-mortem will determine the cause of death, and enquiries are continuing.
- Broad Oak Community Primary School closed Friday as a mark of respect for the boy’s family and school community.
- Local councillors and the council offered condolences and asked the public not to speculate while the family receives support.