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Tributes paid to teens who died at holiday park

Grace McGroryEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
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Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, died at Little Eden Holiday Park, near Bridlington, on Wednesday

Tributes have been paid to two teenagers who died at a holiday park in East Yorkshire.

Humberside Police confirmed Ethan Slater, 17, and Cherish Bean, 15, from Sheffield, died at Little Eden Holiday Park, near Bridlington, on Wednesday.

The force said their deaths were "thought to be connected to carbon monoxide poisoning".

Two men, aged 33 and 42, have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and remained in police custody, the force added.

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Cherish Bean's mum said her daughter was "my girl, my world, my love, my everything"

In a statement issued through police, Cherish's mum said: "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.

"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."

Ethan's mum said: "Ethan was the most beautiful young man to walk the earth. He was generous, loving, charming and kind.

"We hope you know how loved you are our boy, rest well and keep the table warm for us up there."

Ethan's dad added: "I am a broken man without you, son. I will love you eternally my boy. You were taken way too soon from me. Love you always."

A fundraising page has been set up by Ethan's family.

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Ethan Slater's mum described him as "generous, loving, charming and kind"

Police said they received a call regarding concern for safety at the holiday park on Wednesday.

The 33-year-old was arrested on Thursday and an extension to keep him for a further 12 hours had been granted, while the 42-year-old had been arrested since, police said.

Ch Supt Matt Peach said: "Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of both teenagers.

"This remains a very complex investigation with numerous lines of inquiry being followed up."

He said investigations to establish the full circumstances surrounding the deaths continued and a cordon remained in place at the site.

Police said they were working with the Health and Safety Executive, Humberside Fire and Rescue and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

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Humberside Police was called to Little Eden Holiday Park near Bridlington on Wednesday

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