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Teen Couple's Deaths: Autopsy Inconclusive, Police Investigate
23 Feb
Summary
- Post-mortem tests for a teenage couple were inconclusive.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning is the primary line of inquiry.
- Three men arrested on suspicion of manslaughter released on bail.
Initial post-mortem examinations for a teenage couple found deceased at a holiday park have returned inconclusive results, Humberside Police confirmed on February 23, 2026. Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, were discovered at a rental property in Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is currently considered the primary line of inquiry as the investigation progresses. Three men, aged 27, 33, and 42, who were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, have since been released on conditional bail. A cordon remains in place at the site to facilitate ongoing specialist investigations and evidence gathering.
Families of the deceased have shared heartfelt tributes, describing Cherish and Ethan as deeply loved. The investigation is complex and involves collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive and local authorities to establish the full circumstances surrounding their deaths.
