Tributes following tragic deaths of beloved Sheffield teenagers, as police investigate holiday tragedy
Tributes have been paid to two beloved Sheffield teenagers, after reports of their tragic deaths in a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning incident at a holiday resort.
Friends and loved ones have been left devastated by the loss of Ethan Slater, aged 17, and Cherish Bean, aged 15, who died on Wednesday while on holiday.
Tributes follow an announcement by Humberside Police that two teenagers were found dead inside one of the rental properties at Little Eden Holiday Park on Bridlington Bay Road in Bridlington.
Divisional Commander at Humberside Police, Chief Superintendent Matt Peach, said: “Emergency services were in immediate attendance at the holiday park, where sadly a 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy were pronounced deceased inside the property.”
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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
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.”
Humberside Police said specially trained officers were supporting the families.
A cordon remained in place yesterday and police said they were working closely with Humberside Fire & Rescue, the Health and Safety Executive, and East Riding of Yorkshire Council to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Chief Supt Peach added: “We have a dedicated team conducting extensive enquiries, some of which have been complex and required additional time to complete.
“As part of the investigation, I can confirm a 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and remains in custody.
“Whilst we are in the very early stages and the deaths at this time remain unexplained, we are exploring the possibility that they may be connected to carbon monoxide poisoning, with further enquiries continuing with our partner agencies.
“Emergency Services and partner agencies have attended all other properties on the site to offer advice, support and guidance and ensure everyone’s safety.“We know the shock and upset this will cause to the local community, and I want to offer my reassurance we will do all we can to determine exactly what has happened.“
“Those living in the area will continue to see an increased police presence and we will provide further updates as soon as we are able to.”