Love you so so so so much x. Emergency services were called to the scene in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire , in the . In March 2021, the gas meter in the property was badly damaged and soon after copper pipes could be seen all over the house having been removed "seemingly at random". . contact the editor here. Two homes completely collapsed as a result of the explosion, while another was seriously damaged. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 2023 BBC. "He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". Read about our approach to external linking. Darren Greenham, 45, caused the death of two-year-old George Hinds in a gas explosion in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021, after cutting the copper pipes to sell as scrap. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the pipe in the early hours of May 16 last year, causing the huge explosion which killed George Hinds. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A 52-year-old woman from Lancashire will face a trial over an allegation of theft of gas at a later date. The court heard a total of 55 properties were damaged in the blast, which happened at 2.36am. . Another defendant, Paul Marsh, who was said to have altered the gas meter in Greenhams property so gas could be received for free, was charged with damaging a gas meter and theft of gas, but died before his trial. 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The explosion completely destroyed GreenhamsLancashireCounty Council-owned property and caused severe damage to the two neighbouring terraced properties. To describe Darren as the neighbour from hell would be a massive understatement. He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". Darren Greenham was handed 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter following the gas explosion which killed George Hinds. Darren Greenham, 44, of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, was remanded back into custody to be sentenced at a later date after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of George Hinds. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next . An incredible amount of work has been done at the scene in a relatively short space of time and as well as identifying the source of the explosion we have also managed to recover some items of Georges, which I know means a lot to his parents. The judge listed anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. DeSantis won't say he's running. DeSantis won't say he's running. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. The night before the funeral, Vicki asked me to put him in his bed - thats what we called his coffin - for one last time. George's parents, who live in neighbouring 18 Mallowdale Avenue, have since been discharged from hospital. A report from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after the explosion found wooden floorboards had been removed from the first floor landing of the house and gas pipes had been cut deliberately. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Heysham in May 2021, Darren Greenham boasted to witnesses that he would make 400 to buy a car from the pipework, Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the explosion, George's father said his son was "my absolute world", Det Ch Insp Jane Webb (left) joined George's parents Stephen Hinds and Vicki Studholme outside court. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next door. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk, Grants fund learning and land management at Cumbrian farm, Construction of Burnley 11m commercial estate to start in June, Northern lights spotted across South Cumbria, Blackpool and Fylde College defends facebook post about the dissection of a pregnant shark which was branded 'senseless and cruel', Fleetwood Market undergoing 2m upgrade plus 'energy efficient' works, Burnley poacher arrested after speeding near Turf Moor and crashing car containing deer carcass, Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Detective Chief Inspector Jane Webb, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: My thoughts first and foremost remain with Georges family and loved ones at this time, as well as those others affected by this incident. What's he waiting for? Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, entered not guilty pleas to a charge of manslaughter over the death . ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the pipe in the early hours of May 16 last year, causing the huge explosion which killed George Hinds, whose family lived in the neighbouring property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire, Preston Crown Court heard on Tuesday. On Friday, Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. . HP10 9TY. Two-year-old George Hinds died in a gas explosion after his next-door neighbour Darren Greenham cut a copper pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, on May 16 last year. Love you so so so so much x.. A gas blast which left a toddler dead was caused by a severed pipe in . He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.. A "neighbour from hell" caused a gas explosion which killed a two-year-old boy after cutting a gas pipe to sell for scrap metal, a court has heard. Pictured here during his loutish days which he spent terrorising neighbours on Heysham's Mallowdale Avenue, Darren Greenham today (October 5) cut a different figure as he sat in the dock at Preston Crown Court. The judge said: "The only conclusion is the defendant was aware of these signs of danger or wasn't aware because of his self-inflicted impairment through alcohol and drugs". He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car, the court heard. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster, admitted manslaughter, criminal damage and theft at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday. George's mum Vicky Hinds was trapped for two hours before being pulled from the rubble. Please everyone don't take life for granted and look after your kids and yourselves. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Mum who shared contents of 3.09 Too Good To Go Morrisons box branded 'shameful' for buying 'out of date food', "Thats totally not acceptable, never heard anything so shameful in my life", Camera Club: Show us your best dog photos for the chance to be crowned March's winner, Share your pictures in Lancs Live's monthly photo competition, Should dogs have to be kept on leads in public spaces? We are no longer accepting comments on this article. "It's his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable," she added. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. Darren Greenham, 45, was trying to extract the metal to sell for scrap to fund his addiction in the early hours of May 16 last year in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year. A. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Darren Greenham made the lives of his neighbours a "misery", George's parents paid tribute to their beautiful little angel, Emergency workers at the scene of a gas explosion, The explosion damaged a total of 55 properties, Greenham and partner Sharon were left badly wounded following the blast, Woman appears in court charged with manslaughter after boy, 2, killed in gas explosion, Couple charged with manslaughter after 'precious' boy, 2, killed in gas explosion, Toddler killed in gas explosion remembered with touching Paw Patrol themed convoy, Heartbroken dad asks why didnt it happen to me? after boy, 2, killed in gas explosion, First picture of couple pulled from rubble after gas explosion kills toddler. The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed so he could steal gas. 'I would like to thank the community for their help so far and I want to continue to appeal to anyone who may have information which could assist our investigation to come forward and contact us. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Vicki Studholme, George's mother, who had previously referred to Greenham as the "neighbour from hell", was also in attendance at the sentencing hearing. Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years after causing a gas explosion which killed two-year-old George Hinds in Heysham, Lancashire. . Greenham was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of George Hinds. Oblivious to what experts said would have been an obvious smell and sound of gas, he continued cutting even after causing the leak which led to the explosion. The judge said: "Mr Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. He said: "He had been removing every bit of pipework he could for weeks before, seemingly because he knew he was going and he wanted to make what he could from selling it as scrap.". In a heartbreaking tribute shared on Facebook, his father Stephen wrote: 'Words can't describe what the last week has done to me and Vicki. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded and had to be pulled from the rubble. The court heard Greenham, who suffered a serious head injury and lost much of the use of his right hand in the explosion, had been facing eviction proceedings when he cut the pipes in the property. He also accepted being under the influence of drink and drugs when he cut the pipes. . 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Two-year-old George Hinds died in a gas explosion after his next-door neighbour Darren Greenham cut a copper pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, on May 16 last year. A child's toy covered in debris was seen lying amid the wrecked homes' rubble after the two couples were pulled from the ruins. It was caused by Greenham cutting live gas pipes and left George dead and several others hurt. Lancashire Police have opened a criminal probe int the case after officers identified the cause of the explosion as a cut gas pipe. 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. READ MORE: Man died for 20 seconds only for stranger to save his life on side of the road. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left 'without anything' as their home, car and possessions were all destroyed. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster . In his basis of plea, he said that he believed the gas had been turned off by Marsh. George Hinds was two-years-old when he died in the blast in May 2021. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded in the blast that killed two-year-old George Hinds. Darren Greenham, 45, of Lancaster's Ambleside Avenue, was sentenced to 15 years in prison at Preston Crown Court. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Recorder Robert Altham said it was a miracle no-one else was killed, adding the defendant was likely unaware of the obvious smell and sound of the gas leak due to being intoxicated. Detective Chief Insp Jane Webb, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: 'My thoughts first and foremost remain with George's family and loved ones at this time, as well as those others affected by this incident. 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Lancashire Police said in a statement: 'Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion and have now identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside No. George's parents, who described him as a "beautiful little angel", continued to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. On May 16, 2021, at about 2.40 a.m., emergency services were called to Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, following a gas explosion that claimed the life of two-year-old George Hinds. Appearing in the dock at Preston Crown Court today (October 5), Darren Greenham, 44, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. Darren Greenham, 45, used . He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. Read about our approach to external linking. His reckless actions caused the death of a completely innocent toddler, destruction to several homes and 100,000s worth of damage. Her husband Darren Greenham, 44, is also charged with the same offence; . 2023 BBC. Heather Brandwood, manager of the Hurley Flyer pub, set up a GoFundMe appeal after seeing the explosion on the news and also helped collect donations of basics including clothing and toiletries in the aftermath of the explosion. Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut pipes in his Mallowdale Avenue council house in Heysham, hoping to sell the parts to a scrap merchant to raise a few hundred pounds to buy a car. Greenham has today been jailed for 15 years and two months after a two-day sentencing hearing at Preston Crown Court. Its his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable.. What's he waiting for? The comments below have been moderated in advance. Members of George's family watched proceedings from the front row of the public gallery. 'The tears haven't stopped. The explosion, in Heysham, Lancashire, also left neighbours Stephen Hinds and Vicki Studholme injured and killed their two-year-old son George. . Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine. Shockingly, this included calling George a little ginger c***. Greenham returned to the dock on Wednesday dressed in a grey tracksuit and stared emotionless as he was jailed for manslaughter, criminal damage, and theft of gas. That night, while high on drink and drugs, he took an angle grinder to copper pipes around the house unaware that the gas supply had not been switched off. Stephen posted a heartfelt tribute to his little boy on Facebook, according to The Sun. The judge rejected the defences request for 25% credit, noting the guilty pleas came six month after the first hearing and six weeks before the trial was due to begin. George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. Sharon and Darren Greenham (Image: Facebook) A husband and wife have appeared in court charged with causing a gas explosion which killed a two-year-old boy. 'Nothing I can say or do will bring him back, I really wish I could. George's parents were taken to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering as they reel from . I will never forgive him. The court heard how he would regularly play loud music and taunt his neighbours and was dependent on drugs and alcohol. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Peter Glenser KC, defending, said Greenham was sober for the first time in "many, many years" since being in custody awaiting sentence. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 'Every day this week has been a new challenge and to go from seeing my two-year-old beautiful boy from playing in the garden, to a week later planning his funeral in his new 3ft bed, is unreal. And most importantly a life lost. On Tuesday, Mr Hinds told the court: By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few quid I have lost my son, my absolute world.. The judge said she and husband Stephen Hinds are still living in a caravan and had to borrow money after losing their home and all their possessions. A man who cut a gas pipe in his own property, causing an explosion which killed two-year-old George Arthur Hinds, has been jailed for 15 years. A man has been sentenced for causing the death of toddler George Arthur Hinds who tragically died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham. "I am satisfied that he has been convicted of the serious offence of manslaughter and that Georges family have some sense of closure knowing that the case against the man responsible for his death has concluded.. The explosion at 2.36am on 16 May 2021 completely destroyed the defendant's council property in Heysham, Lancashire and damaged 55 others. Sign up. She said: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. George Hinds died after neighbour Darren Greenham cut a pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in 2021. Having to say goodbye for one last time, I cant even describe in words what this felt like. He instead awarded 15% credit and rubbished a contention that serious injuries suffered by Greenham could be considered as mitigation. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". Families had to be evacuated and to this day Georges parents have left living in a caravan, reliant on the generosity of others, having had to borrow money for the first time in their lives. Sign up. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds in Heysham. Police have now completed their forensic examination of the scene and it has been handed over to the local authority, the force has said. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. He added it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". The house, the car, my possessions can all be replaced but George never can be. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in May 2021 when Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut a pipe in his home in Heysham, . Greenham was handed a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter, damaging a gas meter, and theft of gas. Darren Greenham, 44, admitted manslaughter and theft offences after George Hinds perished in a fireball that ripped through his family's home in Heysham, Lancashire, on May 16 last year. "We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. Lancashire Constabulary were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, at around 2.40am on May 16 2021. . Appearing in the dock at Preston Crown Court earlier this week (5th October), Darren Greenham, 44, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. 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Fuelled with petrol and causing thick black smoke, one of these would require firefighters to attend after spreading out of control to a border fence and another could be seen two miles away. Share on Facebook; . Greenham was facing eviction proceedings on his property and was hoping to make money from the pipes he cut, according to the prosecution. Greenham was handed a 15 year sentence for manslaughter and an additional month for each of the other offences. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) worked hard with Lancashire police to build a strong case including eyewitness testimony, forensic evidence linking Greenham to the grinder and copper pipe in the property and CCTV evidence showing the explosion and the movements of the occupants of 20 Mallowdale Avenue. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 4 October. This man has been jailed. Preston Crown Court heard how Greenhamcut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework. I can't describe in words how much I miss him. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Georges father Stephen Hinds clutched a Paw Patrol toy as he watched the sentencing from the public gallery with Georges mother, Vicki Studholme, and a number of other neighbours. He was also given one month concurrent for theft of gas and damage to a gas meter. A Gannett Company. ", Mr Hinds told the court: "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few quid I have lost my son, my absolute world.". 4 October 2022, 0:51 pm. Darren Greenham, 45, caused the death of two-year-old George Hinds in a gas explosion in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021, after cutting the copper pipes to sell as scrap. He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. During that time, with a clear smell and sound of gas leaking, Greenham continued cutting pipes as neighbours slept on either side of his home.. 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