A 33-year-old man has been taken into custody following the tragic discovery of two teenage bodies at an East Yorkshire holiday park, with police actively investigating the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning as a contributing factor.
Teenagers Pronounced Dead at Scene
Emergency services responded to concerns for safety at the Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington yesterday, where they found the bodies of a 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy inside a rental property. Both teenagers were pronounced deceased at the scene, marking a devastating incident that has shocked the local community.
Arrest Made in Connection with Deaths
Humberside Police have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, and he remains in custody as investigations continue. The deaths are currently being treated as unexplained, but authorities have confirmed they are exploring whether carbon monoxide poisoning may be involved.
Northbank Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Matt Peach, stated: 'Emergency services were in immediate attendance at the holiday park, where sadly a 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy were pronounced deceased inside the property.'
Multi-Agency Investigation Underway
Police are conducting a thorough investigation in collaboration with Humberside Fire & Rescue, the Health and Safety Executive, and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. A cordon remains in place at the holiday park to facilitate ongoing enquiries, with officers attending all other properties on the site to provide safety advice and support.
Chief Superintendent Peach emphasized: '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.'
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Possibility
While the investigation remains in its early stages, police have confirmed they are examining the potential link to carbon monoxide poisoning. Chief Superintendent Peach added: 'Whilst we are in the very early stages and the deaths at this time remain unexplained, we are exploring the possibility that they may be connected to carbon monoxide poisoning, with further enquiries continuing with our partner agencies.'
Authorities have urged the public to refrain from speculation and respect the privacy of the grieving families. Residents in the area can expect to see an increased police presence as the investigation progresses, with updates to be provided as more information becomes available.
