Enquiries ongoing following Bridlington holiday park incident

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE

Detectives continue a thorough investigation following the deaths of Cherish Bean and Ethan Slater who were tragically found deceased inside a rental property located at Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.

Leading the investigation, Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Ben Robinson said: “This remains a highly complex and detailed investigation, and I can confirm a third man, 27-years-old, has now been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and remains in custody at this time.

“The two men, aged 33 and 42, who were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter have since been released on conditional bail as detectives continue to carry out extensive enquiries.

“Significant work continues behind the scenes, including the careful assessment of information gathered, specialist analysis, and ongoing consultation with partner agencies to ensure we establish the full circumstances surrounding these deaths.

“My sincerest and heartfelt condolences continue to remain with the families of both teenagers through this unimaginably difficult time. They are being kept fully updated as the investigation progresses, and specialist trained officers continue to provide support.

“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.

“I would like to thank our communities for their co-operation throughout the complexities of this investigation which remains ongoing, and we will continue to provide updates as and when we are able to."