Second arrest as police confirm more details after tragic death of two Sheffield teenagers at holiday park

Ethan Slater, aged 17, and Cherish Bean, aged 15, died on Wednesday while on holiday at Little Eden Holiday Park.

The families of the two teens have now confirmed their names, while Humberside Police have confirmed that a second man, aged 42, has been arrested of gross negligence manslaughter and remains in custody.

This follows the previous arrest of a 33-year-old man yesterday (Thursday, February 19), who has had an extension granted to detain him for a further 12 hours.

A cordon remains in place on the Bridlington Bay Road holiday park where the two youngsters were found dead on Wednesday, February 18.

Northbank Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Matt Peach said: “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.

“Specialist trained officers are providing ongoing support through this incredibly distressing time and I would ask again for people to refrain from speculation in respect of their privacy.

“This remains a very complex investigation with numerous lines of enquiry being followed up, and I can confirm a second man, 42-years-old, has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and remains in custody.

“An extension has been granted in relation to the 33-year-old man who was arrested yesterday (Thursday, 19 February) to detain him for a further 12 hours.

“Since we received the call of concern for safety on Wednesday morning (18 February), a dedicated team of detectives and specialist officers have continued to carry out detailed enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the deaths, which are thought to be connected to carbon monoxide poisoning.

“The cordon remains in place at Little Eden Holiday Park and we continue to work in coordination with the Health and Safety Executive alongside our partners from Humberside Fire & Rescue, and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.”

Tributes pour in and Gofundme launched

In an emotional day on social media in Sheffield, friends and family members of the pair have paid tribute to Ethan and Cherish together and individually.

Cherish’s mum said on social media: “We are broken as a family and I am broken as a mother I will never ever be the same again without this girl.

“If you know me I live and breathe my babies and we were away for a few nights making the best memories ever. We have had the best life together and it has been ripped from under us.”

A fundraising appeal has been launched for Ethan’s funeral, with a tribute, which states: “Our son Ethan tragically and unexpectedly passed away at just 17 years old, alongside his beautiful girlfriend. 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. He was just beginning his journey into adulthood, full of plans, laughter, and a future that was taken far too soon.

“He was the most kind hearted boy. With a natural warmth. He was funny, he was protective and he carried himself with a quiet strength and loyalty that made us so 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 has left a silence that feels impossible to fill. Our lives will never be the same without him.”

They are raising funds to give Ethan the best possible funeral. You can click here to donate