Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Ellie Herron
Ref: 2026-0226
Date: 24 Apr 2026
Coroner: Paul Marks
Area: Hull and East Riding
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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The park is frequented by individuals who sell and abuse drugs, drink alcohol, and sleep rough; this puts vulnerable individuals at high risk due to criminal activities.
Date
24 Apr 2026
56-day deadline
19 Jun 2026
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The park is frequented by individuals who sell and abuse drugs, drink alcohol, and sleep rough; this puts vulnerable individuals at high risk due to criminal activities.
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Pearson Park is frequented by individuals who sell and abuse drugs, drink alcohol and in addition, many individuals sleep rough in the park. It is well known that criminal activities of various sorts occurs in this park, and vulnerable individuals are at high risk as a consequence
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On 19th December 2025, I commenced an investigation into the death of Ellie Mae Herron, age 27 years. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 1st April 2026.
The conclusion of the inquest was: SUICIDE
The conclusion of the inquest was: SUICIDE
Circumstances of the death
Ellie Mae Herron had a significant history of mental health issues both in adolescence and adult life and was dependent on alcohol which she habitually abused. She developed alcohol related chronic pancreatitis. Her lifestyle was extremely chaotic and although she had her own premises to live in and the offer of a room at her mother’s house, she chose to live in a tent in Pearson Park. She was vulnerable and probably the subject of mental, physical and sexual abuse from associates who live rough and used Pearson Park for drinking alcohol and taking drugs.
She was found suspended from a [REDACTED] in Hull at approximately 21:00 hours on 8th December 2025. She was freed and lowered to the ground by the store’s security man and resuscitation commenced. This was continued as Advanced Life Support (ALS) by paramedics who arrived on scene at 21:07 hours. Despite continuing ALS on scene, during transit and after arrival at Hull Royal Infirmary, she failed to rally and was declared deceased at 22:02 hours. There were no suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement surrounding her death.
She was found suspended from a [REDACTED] in Hull at approximately 21:00 hours on 8th December 2025. She was freed and lowered to the ground by the store’s security man and resuscitation commenced. This was continued as Advanced Life Support (ALS) by paramedics who arrived on scene at 21:07 hours. Despite continuing ALS on scene, during transit and after arrival at Hull Royal Infirmary, she failed to rally and was declared deceased at 22:02 hours. There were no suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement surrounding her death.
Action should be taken
possibly by reviewing the policing and police presence in this area.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2026-0226
- Date of report
- 24 April 2026
- Coroner
- Paul Marks
- Coroner area
- Hull and East Riding
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
1 response not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 19 Jun 2026.
Sent to
- Chief Constable of Humberside Police