Schoolgirl, 15, who died after eating a takeaway suffered fatal allergic reaction – as officials shut down mouse-infested Indian restaurant

A SCHOOLGIRL is believed to have died of an allergic reaction because she ate from a mice-infested takeaway.

An inquest heard how Megan Lee, 15, likely died of an anaphylactic shock after eating a meal from The Royal Spice takeaway in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire.

The youngster suffered a cardiac arrest in hospital and died two days later on New Year’s Day.

Speaking at the inquest, coroner Michael Singleton said: “I understand the likely cause of death to be a hypoxic brain injury due to cardiac arrest due to anaphylactic shock.

“I understand this is believed that it may relate to the purchase of a takeaway meal.

“In respect of that I understand two people have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

“The police investigation is ongoing and in the circumstances I will adjourn this inquest to March 16 for a further mention at that time to determine where the police investigation is currently at.”

The unhygienic takeaway has since been shut down by health and safety officials.

The notice, addressed to operator Mohammed Abdul Kuddus, states that it has been issued over “a potential and imminent risk of injury to health, namely allergen management and current infestation of mice.”

Hyndburn Council declined to comment further about the notice, displayed at the takeaway’s premises this week.

The takeaway was unavailable for comment when contacted with a message on its voicemail confirming that it is currently closed.

A 37-year-old man from Rossendale and 38-year-old man from Blackburn were arrested on Monday, January 9 on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter by gross negligence.

Lancashire Police said the men have now been bailed pending further inquiries until July 7.

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