A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter
Half term holidaymakers at Little Eden Holiday Park abandoned their stays amid the tragedy(Image: Submitted)
Two teenagers have tragically been found dead inside a rental chalet at a Bridlington holiday park with detectives investigating the cause. Humberside Police issued a statement to say they were called to Little Eden Holiday Park near Carnaby, where the bodies of a 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy were found.
Detectives say their causes of death remain unexplained, though they could be linked to carbon monoxide poisoning. They say emergency services and partner agencies have attended all other properties on the site to offer advice, support and guidance for guests.
One holidaymaker who was staying with children at the site, and who wished to remain anonymous, told Hull Live: “We woke up on the Wednesday and police, fire brigade and an ambulance crew were there. CSI turned up.”
It is understood that guests were evacuated from the park on Wednesday evening.
Chief superintendent Matt Peach, northbank divisional commander, said: “This is incredibly distressing and heartbreaking for the families of the teenagers involved, and they are at the forefront of our minds and actions. Specially trained officers have been supporting the families over the last 24 hours, and I would please ask people to refrain from any form of speculation and to respect their privacy.
“A cordon remains in place to allow enquiries to continue, and we are 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. 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 today on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and remains in custody.”
He added: “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.”
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