A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after suffering from a suspected allergic reaction to food from a takeaway.
The teenager was rushed to hospital from Thomas Drive in Prescot, at midnight on Saturday, where paramedics were called to reports he had fallen ill.
He collapsed after eating food from Uno Pizza on Chapel Street from a suspected allergic reaction.
He was taken to hospital for treatment where police said he remains in a critical condition.
Detectives are still in the area today and a cordon is in place at the takeaway.
A joint investigation into the incident is underway from Merseyside Police and Knowsley Council.
A spokesperson from Merseyside Police , said: "We can confirm a joint Merseyside Police and Knowsley Council investigation has been launched after a 16-year-old boy fell ill in Prescot on Saturday (7 March) after consuming food from Uno Pizza, Prescot.
"Emergency services were called to Thomas Drive at midnight following reports the boy had collapsed after suffering a suspected allergic reaction.
"He was taken to hospital for treatment where he is in a critical condition.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and a cordon is in place at Uno Pizza, Chapel Street."
