Cherish Bean and Ethan Slater deaths: Tributes paid to teen couple found dead after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
A young couple who died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a Yorkshire holiday park have been named.
Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, were found at a rental property at Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington on Wednesday.
Humberside Police said a 42-year-old man was the second person arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence over their deaths.
A 33-year-old man arrested on Thursday was granted a grace period allowing police to detain him for an additional 12 hours.
Chief Superintendent Matt Peach, Northbank Divisional Commander, said: “We are concerned for the loved ones of the teenagers, named 15-year-old Cherish Bean by their families, and 17-year-old Ethan Slater, who tragically lost their lives.
“Expertly trained officers are providing ongoing support during this incredibly distressing time and I would once again ask people to avoid speculation about their privacy.
“Since we received the safety concern call on Wednesday morning, a dedicated team of detectives and specialist officers have continued to carry out detailed investigations to establish the full circumstances surrounding the deaths, which are thought to be linked to carbon monoxide poisoning.
“The cordon remains in place at Little Eden Holiday Park and we continue to work in coordination with our partners from Humberside Fire & Rescue and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, as well as the Health and Safety Executive.”
An online fundraising page set up for Ethan’s family raised more than £16,000 in two days.
The page reads: “It is with unimaginable heartbreak that I write this. Our son Ethan tragically and unexpectedly passed away, along with his beautiful girlfriend, at just 17 years old.”
“No parent should have to write these words, no family should have to face this pain.
“Ethan had his whole life ahead of him. He’ll never pass his driving test. He’ll never celebrate his 18th birthday. He’ll never reach the milestones we all assumed were waiting for him.”
“He was just beginning his journey into adulthood, full of plans, laughter, and a future taken too soon.
“He was the kindest kid, naturally warm, funny, protective and carried himself with a quiet strength and loyalty that made us proud to call him our son.
“He was loved beyond measure. A son, a brother, a grandson, a friend. His smile lit up a room and his absence left a silence impossible to fill. Our lives will never be the same without him.”
