Teenager dies from suspected allergic reaction after eating at burger restaurant

The 18-year-old, who has not been named, collapsed on Friday night after a meal at Almost Famous Burgers in Manchester.

She was rushed to hospital but died on Monday.

Police are now investigating whether she may have suffered an allergic reaction, alongside the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: "At about 8.30pm on Friday 9 January 2015, police were called to Withy Grove in Manchester city centre following reports an 18-year-old woman had collapsed.

"The woman was rushed to hospital but she sadly died on Monday 12 January 2015.

"Initial inquiries have established the woman had been out for a meal in the Great Northern Warehouse prior to her collapse and may have suffered an allergic reaction to her food.

"A joint investigation is currently under way involving Greater Manchester Police and the Food Standards Agency to establish the exact circumstances."

Marie Carter, company director of Almost Famous, which also has branches in Liverpool and Leeds, said: "We are absolutely devastated to hear the tragic news that this young lady has passed away.

"Our thoughts are with her family and friends. As the authorities are conducting investigations it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage."

According to the Food Standards Agency, around ten people die every year in the UK from food-induced anaphylaxis.