Full Breakdown
Inquest Opens into Deaths of Cherish Bean and Ethan Slater at Holiday Park
3/11/2026, 12:38:37 AM
Tragic Incident at Little Eden Holiday Park
Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, both from Sheffield, died on February 18, 2023, at Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, under suspected circumstances of carbon monoxide poisoning. The teenagers were on a family holiday and had been reported to be "fit and well" prior to their deaths. An inquest at Hull Coroner's Court revealed that Cherish had complained of a headache before returning to their cabin, known as the "Mancave," after spending time with her family.
Timeline of Events
On the evening of February 17, the family spent time together before Cherish retired to the smaller cabin with Ethan around 9 PM. After about an hour, she returned to the main cabin, citing a headache, and took Calpol as the family lacked paracetamol. She later texted her mother to say goodnight before returning to the cabin with Ethan. The following day, both teenagers were found unresponsive.
Investigation and Arrests
Following the incident, Humberside Police arrested four men associated with the management and maintenance of the holiday park on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. The arrested individuals include a 41-year-old man, who was released on bail, and three others aged 27, 33, and 42, who remain on conditional bail. Detective Chief Inspector Ben Robinson indicated that the investigation is ongoing, with a forensic examination of a boiler from the cabin being conducted, alongside consultations with the Health and Safety Executive and the National Crime Agency.
Official Statements & Responses
Coroner Professor Paul Marks expressed condolences to the families of the deceased during the inquest, stating, "I would like, once again, to extend my condolences to both the families of these young people." The investigation is still pending the forensic pathologist's examination to confirm the exact cause of death, although carbon monoxide poisoning is a primary line of inquiry.
Criticism & Opposition
The families of Cherish and Ethan have publicly mourned their loss, with Cherish's mother describing her daughter as "my perfect girl, my angel," and expressing profound grief over the tragedy. Ethan's mother praised her son as "the most beautiful young man to walk the earth," highlighting the impact of their deaths on both families.
Verbatim Quotes
- “My girl, my world, my love, my everything. My perfect girl, my angel, has left this world and we are broken as a family. I am broken as a mother, and I will never ever be the same again.” — Cherish Bean’s mother
- “Ethan was the most beautiful young man to walk the earth. He was generous, loving, charming and kind.” — Ethan Slater’s mother
What's Next
The inquest has been adjourned pending the completion of the police investigation. Further updates are expected as the forensic examination progresses and the families await clarity regarding the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths of Cherish Bean and Ethan Slater.
