It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. HP10 9TY. 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. The comments below have been moderated in advance. He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. Two-year-old died in explosion after Darren Greenham cut pipe in Heysham home while intoxicated. In December 2021, Sharon Greenham, 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were . Editors' Code of Practice. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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. Little did I know this would be taken away by Darren Greenham who irresponsibly decided to cut a gas pipe and cause a gas explosion. 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. 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Love you so so so so much x.. His parents were also injured in the incident. On Friday, Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. The man who caused a gas explosion at a house in Heysham which killed two-year-old George Hinds has today been jailed. Lancashire Constabulary were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, at around 2.40am on May 16 2021. . Little George Hinds died in the gas explosion after being trapped in the rubble Credit: MEN Media. ', Stephen later shared a video of him reading his son a book about animals with the caption: 'My little boy. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Read about our approach to external linking. Credit: Lancashire Police George's father Stephen Hinds . 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. The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed in order to steal gas, Lancashire Police said. 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. She asked me to because it was always me that put him to bed at night. 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. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. . Greenham was facing eviction proceedings on his property and was hoping to make money from the pipes he cut, according to the prosecution. That person could only be "incompetent at best", Recorder Altham says. Details of the case were laid out at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday (October 4) before Georges parents Stephen Hinds and Vicky Studholme spoke of the devastation and trauma he had caused by killing their little boy. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's . 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. Joanna White, Senior Crown Prosecutor with CPS North West said: This was a tragic case where a young boy lost his life through the reckless and dangerous actions of Darren Greenham, who cut the pipes for financial gain. Police were called at 2.40am on the day in question, and were met with total devastation. 4 October 2022, 0:51 pm. This man has been jailed. I will never forgive him. 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. Having considered the weight of evidence against him, Greenham pleaded guilty in August 2022. 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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'There are a lot of people who want to do good, but they don't know how to go about doing it, so by putting something in place, they always rise to the challenge. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded in the blast that killed two-year-old George Hinds. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The court heard how at the time of cutting the pipes, Greenham was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Share on Facebook; . 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. Two other people a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - were taken to hospital with injuries described as critical following the blast. To give even serious injuries when self inflicted on the backdrop of the death of a child as mitigation would be completely unfair, he said. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. DeSantis won't say he's running. ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds in Heysham. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. . Over a two day sentencing hearing, the court heard how Greenham had been a nightmare neighbour for years with late night DIY, loud music and abusive rants at those living by. 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. She said: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. 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. They are "truly remarkable people", he said. '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. 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A 52-year-old woman from Lancashire will face a trial over an allegation of theft of gas at a later date. 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, 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. It tragically continued to him taking the boys life after a drink and drug fuelled night of reckless stupidity. The gas explosion took place in Heysham on May 16 last year. Darren and Sharon Greenham remain in hospital after the blast at their home on Sunday, May 16, which caused devastating damage to three homes. Residents of Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, were woken in the early hours of May 16 by an explosion which left nearby streets and fields covered with debris. . Darren Greenham was handed 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter following the gas explosion which killed George Hinds. 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. 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. 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. One on occasion, the fire spread to a border fence and another time smoke could be seen two miles away. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. News you can trust since 1837. . Both are due to stand trial at Preston Crown Court on 4 October. 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.". 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. 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. "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few . Greenham has today been jailed for 15 years and two months after a two-day sentencing hearing at Preston Crown Court. Anything we can do that might relieve a bit of pressure and a little bit of stress for those involved is worth doing.'. 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. His reckless actions caused the death of a completely innocent toddler, destruction to several homes and 100,000s worth of damage. '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 George's, which I know means a lot to his parents. 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". Four other people were also hurt when the two houses were destroyed and a third was damaged. 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. October 4, 2022, 12:51 PM. "It's his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable," she added. What's he waiting for? Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. The explosion that took place on May 16, at around 2.36am, destroyed Greenham's property and damaged 55 others. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Darren Greenham, 45 . A man has admitted responsibility for the death of a two-year-old boy who perished in a . 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. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to Georges manslaughter. And most importantly a life lost. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? We would go and see him every day and hold him. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next door. The explosion, in Heysham, Lancashire, also left neighbours Stephen Hinds and Vicki Studholme injured and killed their two-year-old son George. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. Sharon and Darren Greenham survived the Heysham explosion that killed two-year-old neighbour George Hinds, as detectives open a criminal probe after finding a cut pipe caused the blast. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In a tribute issued after the youngster's death, his "devastated" parents Vicky and Stephen said: "He was so precious to us. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Vicki Studholme, George's mother, who had previously referred to Greenham as the "neighbour from hell", was also in attendance at the sentencing hearing. In the early hours of May 16, 2021, 45-year-old Darren Greenham cut the pipe using an angle grinder, which caused the huge explosion that killed the little boy, George Hinds. 'The tears haven't stopped. 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. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, entered not guilty pleas to a charge of manslaughter over the death . 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.". 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. A couple accused of unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion have denied manslaughter. Something went wrong, please try again later. The judge praised George's parents, who have been living in a caravan since the blast, 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". Much support as possible during these challenging times lives of his neighbours for five years before he took of..., Darren Greenham were badly wounded in the rubble was the most scared had! 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