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Pictured: Boy, nine, who died after 'allergic reaction'

This is the first picture of a boy aged nine who died of a suspected allergic reaction at school.

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Mohammad Ismaeel Ashraf

Mohammad Ismaeel Ashraf, who was known as Ismaeel, fell ill at Al Hijrah School in Burbridge Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, on Friday afternoon.

Police and paramedics found he youngster collapsed and, he died later in hospital.

A post mortem will take place and the child’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.

Det Ch Insp Edward Foster said: “We continue to support the family during this tragic time; the family have asked that their privacy is respected. We are working with the school and other partners to piece together exactly what happened.”