Police investigating the deaths of two teenagers at a holiday park have arrested a second man on suspicion of manslaughter.
Ethan Slater, who was 17, and his 15-year-old girlfriend Cherish Bean, who are believed to have been from Sheffield, died in a rental property at Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington on Wednesday.
On Friday Humberside Police confirmed that they are thought to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
One of the lodges at the park remained cordoned off while investigations were carried out.
A 33-year-old man who was arrested on Thursday remains in custody, while a second man, aged 42, has also been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Ch Supt Matt Peach said: “Specialist officers are providing ongoing support [to the families] through this incredibly distressing time and I would ask again for people to refrain from speculation in respect of their privacy.”
Investigations continued on Friday. Credit: ITV News
He added: “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 and Rescue Service, and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.”
An online fundraiser to cover funeral costs for Ethan has already raised more than £16,000.
A post from his parents on the GoFundMe page said his death had caused “unimaginable heartbreak”.
It added: “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.”
They described Ethan as “the most kind hearted boy”.
Police were called on Wednesday 18 February. Credit: ITV News
“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,” they added.
In a social media post, Cherish’s mother, Devon Andrews, wrote: “We are broken as a family and I am broken as a mother I will never ever be the same again without this girl.”
Attempts to contact the company which runs Eden have been unsuccessful.
A Humberside Police spokesperson said on Friday: “This is an extremely complex investigation with heartbroken families at the centre, who we are supporting closely. We would ask that people respect their right to privacy at this extremely difficult and distressing time.”
They added: “We have worked closely with East Riding of Yorkshire Council, the Health and Safety Executive and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service to conduct health and safety checks as one of the other parks is also in our force area.
“We have also coordinated a response with local authorities and public health in the other areas where the parks are to allow them to assess whether they want to take any action.”
A HSE spokesperson said: “We are aware of the incident and assisting Humberside Police and East Riding of Yorkshire Council with their enquiries.”
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