They say they now identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside the home. 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Darren Greenham previously admitted killing two-year-old George Hinds in a gas explosion in Lancashire; . This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 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. Lancashire Police said detectives and gas experts had discovered the cause of the explosion was a gas pipe which had been cut inside number 20 Mallowdale Avenue - the home of Darren, 44, and 50-year-old Sharon Greenham. 'Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge.'. The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed in order to steal gas, Lancashire Police said. His reckless actions caused the death of a completely innocent toddler, destruction to several homes and 100,000s worth of damage. News you can trust since 1837. . A. I had everything I ever wanted. The explosion at 2.36am on 16 May 2021 completely destroyed the defendant's council property in Heysham, Lancashire and damaged 55 others. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A fundraiser set up in the wake of the blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses has raised more than 51,000. It is not know what caused the ignition, but the quantity of gas was so great that only a light switch would have been needed. 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. READ MORE: Man died for 20 seconds only for stranger to save his life on side of the road. 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". 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. He said: "With that sobriety has come a clarity and an insight that he didn't have through all his years of drink and drugs, and that clarity and insight has enabled him to see for the first time what terrible harm he has caused.". His family lived in the neighbouring property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire. 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. He said it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. 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. 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. "This included sickening abuse and insults directed at his neighbours, setting bonfires in his garden and dousing items in petrol, regular late-night DIY activities and more. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Young child killed in devastating explosion which destroyed houses, Sharon and Darren Greenham are fighting for their lives after the blast that killed their two-year-old neighbour, George Hinds, two, died in the Heysham explosion police are now probing as a criminal investigation, The Greenhams were badly wounded when the gas explosion reduced their home and their neighbours' house to ruins, A child's toy is seen in the rubble of the scene of the gas explosion in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, The family's house was reduced to a pile of rubble in the blast. His dad Stephen said his family had been "devastated" by Greenham, "just for selling . This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. The court heard the gas meter in the property had been altered so Greenham could receive gas without paying for it. '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. Darren, 44, and Sharon Greenham, 50, remain in hospital after a gas explosion at their home in Heysham Police believe gas pipe was cut in their home causing a devastating explosion which destroyed . In a statement read to the court on Tuesday, Ms Studholme described Greenham as a "neighbour from hell" who made her feel "unsafe" because he threatened violence to the family. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Sentencing him for manslaughter at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday, Recorder of Preston Judge Robert Altham said: Mr Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. Comments have been closed on this article. Something went wrong, please try again later. Speaking outside court, Det Ch Insp Jane Webb said: "Greenham is a purely selfish, self-centred, ignorant man whose blind stupidity of thinking that he could sell gas pipes to just make a bit of money was completely reckless with no regard for anybody's safety.". He instead awarded 15% credit and rubbished a contention that serious injuries suffered by Greenham could be considered as mitigation. 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. Timothy Cray KC, prosecuting, said that at the time of the explosion the council was considering taking eviction proceedings after a number of complaints about Greenham's behaviour. A married couple appeared in court this morning to deny unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire, on May 16 last year after Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the pipe while drunk and under the influence of drugs in the early hours of the morning. Members of George's family watched proceedings from the front row of the public gallery. Darren Greenham and his wife Sharon Greenham (Facebook/ Darren Greenham) According to the outlet, locals have described the impact to be "like a bomb going off" and dirt and debris covered . Are you sure you want to delete this comment? At around 2.30am on May 16 last year, things escalated into scenes likened to a horror movie as a huge explosion occurred at his home and destroyed each of those either side of him. In emotional victim personal statements, Georges parents Stephen Hinds and Vicky Studholme told the court of their heartbreak and pain suffered at the hands of Greenham. Please report any comments that break our rules. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. He adds that expert evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. 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. "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. The 'broken' parents of Heysham toddler George Hinds have spoken out about their son's death after a man was jailed for his manslaughter. ", 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.". At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Police have now completed their forensic examination of the scene and it has been handed over to the local authority, the force has said. Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. This is the face of the man whose wicked and selfish actions took the life of a much loved and cherished two-year-old boy. Man admits killing boy, 2, in gas explosion that left street looking like a 'war zone'. It was caused by Greenham cutting live gas pipes and left George dead and several others hurt. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year. The judge praised Georges parents, who have been living in a caravan since the explosion, for their dignity and said he shared their incomprehension that anyone could put the lives of so many at risk for the sake of stealing a few lengths of copper piping. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Darren Greenham. Emergency services were called to the scene in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire , in the . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded in the blast that killed two-year-old George Hinds. Darren Greenham was handed 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter following the gas explosion which killed George Hinds. 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. As well as his abusive behaviour towards those living nearby, he would play loud music at night, use drills and hammers and unsociable hours and start out of control bonfires on a frequent basis. Greenham showed no emotion in the dock as he was given concurrent sentences of one month for the charges of damaging the meter and theft of gas. Mr Hinds told the court yesterday: "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few quid I have lost my son, my absolute world.". A "neighbour from hell" who caused a gas explosion which killed a two-year-old boy after cutting a pipe to sell for scrap metal has been jailed. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. Greenham was facing eviction proceedings on his property and was hoping to make money from the pipes he cut, according to the prosecution. George Hinds died after neighbour Darren Greenham cut a pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in 2021. The court heard the explosion, which happened at about 02:35 BST on 16 May 2021, destroyed the council-owned property where Greenham lived. 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. 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. Greenham, who showed no emotion in the dock, was given concurrent sentences of one month for the charges of damaging the meter and theft of gas. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. And most importantly a life lost. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, entered not guilty pleas to a charge of manslaughter over the death . George Hinds died when Darren Greenham, described as a "neighbour from hell", cut a gas pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021, . "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. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. The drunk and drugged up neighbour whose reckless actions caused a huge gas explosion, killing a two-year-old boy, has been jailed for 15 years. George Hinds, two, was killed in the explosion in Heysham, Lancs, back in May. On the night of the explosion, Greenham had arranged for the gas supply to be turned off by another person. The house, the car, my possessions can all be replaced but George never can be. 2023 BBC. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Wed 5 Oct 2022 09.22 EDT. 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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. Parents Vicky Studholme, 42, and Stephen Hinds, 41, also survived the blast at their Heysham, Lancashire home in the early hours of May 16 that cost their beloved son's life. 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. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 2023 BBC. 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. "Never, ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.". I can't describe in words how much I miss him. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next door. 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In a statement read to the court when the sentencing hearing started on Wednesday, Ms Studholme said: On May 15, 2021, I went to bed happy and content with my life. The victims' father held a Paw Patrol toy in memory of his son as he watched the sentencing from the public gallery. 'Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed enquiries which are likely to take some considerable time. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. HP10 9TY. It tragically continued to him taking the boys life after a drink and drug fuelled night of reckless stupidity. "It's his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable," she added. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . George's parents, who live in neighbouring 18 Mallowdale Avenue, have since been discharged from hospital. He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a two-year-old who died in a gas explosion in Lancashire. Despite denials in interview and again at court, Greenham later accepted that he had cut the copper pipes in his property, intending to sell them for scrap. We would go and see him every day and hold him. 2-year-old George Hinds was killed when an explosion tore through his council house in Heysham, Lancashire after 45-year-old Darren Greenham cut the gas pipes in the hope of selling the copper piping for scrap, Preston Crown Court heard. He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him., Speaking outside court after the sentencing, Detective Chief Inspector Jane Webb said: Darren Greenham is a purely selfish, self-centred, ignorant man whose blind stupidity of thinking that he could sell gas pipes to just make a bit of money was completely reckless with no regard for anybodys safety. He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 4 October. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. In a statement read to the court when the sentencing hearing started on Wednesday, Ms Studholme said: After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. 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The explosion completely destroyed GreenhamsLancashireCounty Council-owned property and caused severe damage to the two neighbouring terraced properties. His parents were also injured in the incident. Having to say goodbye for one last time, I cant even describe in words what this felt like. 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. 'My little angel George sleep tight son, mummy and daddy is with you always. 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