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Tragedy at Yorkshire Park: Teens Found Dead
20 Feb
Summary
- Two teenagers, Ethan Slater (17) and Cherish Bean (15), were found deceased.
- A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with the young couple's deaths.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning is being explored as a potential cause of death.
Two teenagers, 17-year-old Ethan Slater and 15-year-old Cherish Bean, were found deceased at Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington on Wednesday. Emergency services responded to concerns for their safety at a rental property on the site.
Police have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the deaths. While the circumstances remain unexplained, investigators are exploring carbon monoxide poisoning as a potential cause.
Tributes have flooded in for the pair, widely reported to be a couple. Friends and family have remembered Ethan as a kind-hearted boy and Cherish as beautiful, with fundraising efforts underway to provide Ethan with a fitting send-off.
Humberside Police, working with fire and rescue services and the Health and Safety Executive, have cordoned off the area to continue their inquiries. An increased police presence will be noted in the vicinity as the investigation progresses.
