Girl, 3, dies after choking in Asda supermarket in Aintree
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A police spokesman said the girl's death was not being treated as suspicious
A three-year-old girl has died after choking at a supermarket.
Merseyside Police said two ambulances were sent to Asda on Ormskirk Road in Aintree at about 20:50 BST on Tuesday after reports were received that a child had suffered a medical episode.
The infant was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital but died a short time later, the force said.
A spokesman said her death was not being treated as suspicious and a file was being prepared for the coroner.
He added that the girl's family were being supported by officers.
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