Tributes Flow for Teen Couple Found Dead at Yorkshire Holiday Park
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a teenage couple who tragically lost their lives from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a holiday park in Yorkshire. The victims have been identified as 15-year-old Cherish Bean and 17-year-old Ethan Slater, whose young lives were cut short in a devastating incident that has shocked the local community.
Police Investigation and Arrests
Humberside Police have confirmed that two men have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the deaths. A 42-year-old man was taken into custody, becoming the second individual arrested following the initial detention of a 33-year-old man on Thursday. Authorities have been granted an extension to detain the 33-year-old suspect for an additional 12 hours as the investigation continues.
The teenagers were discovered at a rental property on Wednesday morning at Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington, after police received a call expressing concern for their safety. A cordon remains in place at the holiday park as detectives and specialist officers carry out detailed inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Official Statements and Community Response
Chief Superintendent Matt Peach, Northbank Divisional Commander, expressed the force's condolences, stating: "Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of both teenagers, who have been named by their families as 15-year-old Cherish Bean, and 17-year-old Ethan Slater, who tragically lost their lives."
He emphasized that specialist trained officers are providing ongoing support to the families during this incredibly distressing time and urged the public to refrain from speculation to respect their privacy. The police are working in coordination with the Health and Safety Executive, alongside partners from Humberside Fire & Rescue and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Fundraising and Personal Tributes
An online fundraising page established for Ethan's family has raised more than £16,000 in just two days, demonstrating an outpouring of community support. The page contains a moving tribute that reads: "It is with unimaginable heartbreak that I write this. Our son Ethan tragically and unexpectedly passed away at just 17 years old, alongside his beautiful girlfriend."
The tribute continues: "No parent should ever have to write these words. No family should ever have to face this pain. Ethan had his whole life ahead of him. He'll never get to pass his driving test. He'll never celebrate his 18th birthday. He'll never reach the milestones we all assumed were waiting for him."
Describing Ethan as "the most kind hearted boy" with a natural warmth, the message highlights his protective nature, quiet strength, and loyalty. It concludes: "He was loved beyond measure. A son, a brother, a grandson, a friend. His smile lit up a room, and his absence has left a silence that feels impossible to fill. Our lives will never be the same without him."
The investigation into this tragic incident continues as authorities work to determine the exact cause of the suspected carbon monoxide poisoning and whether negligence played a role in the untimely deaths of these two young individuals.
