Ellie Herron

I am Professor Paul Marks, Senior Coroner, for the Coroner Area of City of Kingston Upon Hull and the County of the East Riding of Yorkshire.

On 19 th 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 1 st April 2026. The conclusion of the inquest was: SUICIDE

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.

During the course of the inquest the evidence revealed matters giving rise to concern. In my opinion there is a risk that future deaths will occur unless action is taken. In the  circumstances it is my statutory duty to report to you. The MATTERS OF CONCERN are as follows. – 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

ACTION SHOULD BE TAKE In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe you and your organisation has the power to take such action, possibly by reviewing the policing and  police presence in this area.