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Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. 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. He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. Police have now completed their forensic examination of the scene and it has been handed over to the local authority, the force has said. Detectives said he was intent on selling the cut pipes for scrap metal and had boasted to witnesses that he would make 400 to buy a car. What's he waiting for? "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few . 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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. Darren Greenham, 45, had cut a pipe to 'make a bit of money'. I really mean that. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. ', Stephen later shared a video of him reading his son a book about animals with the caption: 'My little boy. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Both are due to stand trial at Preston Crown Court on 4 October. 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. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. 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. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. '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. This man has been jailed. 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. George Hinds died after next-door neighbour Darren Greenham cut a copper pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year, as part of an attempt to sell scrap metal. 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Greenham cut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework, and bypassed the meter to . Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . 04 October 2022. No-one should put their child to bed at night, in a place of safety, and not be able to see them alive again. The house, the car, my possessions can all be replaced but George never can be. She added: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. Little George Hinds died in the gas explosion after being trapped in the rubble Credit: MEN Media. Greenham, who suffered a serious head injury and lost much of the use of his right hand in the explosion, pleaded guilty to manslaughter, damaging a gas meter and theft of gas in August. "George was particularly close to my mum, she looked after him, she idolised him and he idolised her. 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. Love you so so so so much x. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Lancashire Constabulary were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, at around 2.40am on May 16 2021. . A man caused the death of a two-year-old boy when he cut a pipe to sell as scrap, triggering a gas explosion. Something went wrong, please try again later. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. The court heard the gas meter in the property had been altered so Greenham could receive gas without paying for it. 'The tears haven't stopped. I will never forgive him. The court heard that the explosion at 2.36am destroyed the Lancashire County Council-owned property Greenham lived in and severely damaged the two neighbouring terraced houses. It is against this background that they learnt the circumstances of George's death, the judge explained. 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. A co-defendant, Paul Marsh, was accused of damaging the gas meter in Greenhams home to cut bills. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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. Two-year-old died in explosion after Darren Greenham cut pipe in Heysham home while intoxicated. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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. One on occasion, the fire spread to a border fence and another time smoke could be seen two miles away. 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. Having considered the weight of evidence against him, Greenham pleaded guilty in August 2022. 2023 BBC. 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. 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Something went wrong, please try again later. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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.". 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. Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham also previously appeared in court but has since died of natural causes. 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. The night before the funeral, Vicki asked me to put him in his bed - thats what we called his coffin - for one last time. 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. Darren Greenham, 45, of Lancaster's Ambleside Avenue, was sentenced to 15 years in prison at Preston Crown Court. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year. 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. A child's toy covered in debris was seen lying amid the wrecked homes' rubble after the two couples were pulled from the ruins. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. 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. George's parents, who live in neighbouring 18 Mallowdale Avenue, have since been discharged from hospital. Police were called at 2.40am on the day in question, and were met with total devastation. 'My little angel George sleep tight son, mummy and daddy is with you always. She said: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. George Hinds was killed in the blast which destroyed two homes and damaged another on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, at 02:45 BST on 16 May 2021. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. 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. . They are "truly remarkable people", he said. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. 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. 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. Toddler George Hinds died in the blast, which destroyed two homes and damaged another on Mallowdale Avenue on 16 May 2021. "It's his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable," she added. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. ", Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 quoting log 0180 of May 16th or on the Major Incident Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/0401020121W04-PO1. 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. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. He adds that expert evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. Around 20 minutes later, a huge explosion rocked the street in Heysham, Lancashire . The explosion at 2.36am on 16 May 2021 completely destroyed the defendant's council property in Heysham, Lancashire and damaged 55 others. 11:20, 11 FEB 2022. Georges parents were also injured and rushed to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering as they reel from the loss of their boy. The court heard that Marsh visited the home on that . A couple accused of unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion have denied manslaughter. 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. The judge listed anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. To describe Darren as the neighbour from hell would be a massive understatement. She said: "I do feel that although we reported this countless times we have been let down by the council and the police, and the death of my beautiful baby boy could have been avoided.". The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. A police investigation found the cause of the explosion to be a gas pipe which had been cut. And most importantly a life lost. Greenham was facing eviction proceedings on his property and was hoping to make money from the pipes he cut, according to the prosecution. Mr Hinds, who wore a blue Paw Patrol tie and took a Paw Patrol toy into the witness box with him, said: "It makes my blood boil now, I always did the right thing and reported it to the council and the police, nothing was ever done.". It left two neighbouring terraced houses severely damaged and a further 55 properties in the area were also affected. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to 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. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. Josh Halliday North of England correspondent. 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. Greenham had been remanded in custody since admitting a manslaughter charge in August, six months after he first pleaded not guilty and just weeks before a trial was due to begin. Four other people were also hurt when the two houses were destroyed and a third was damaged. 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. 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. George Hinds died after neighbour Darren Greenham cut a pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in 2021. Credit: PA Images. His reckless actions caused the . 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Following his sentencing, DCI Jane Webb, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: Greenham is a truly selfish and wicked man whose main motivation in the build-up to the fatal explosion was financial greed. '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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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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A heartbreaking tribute shared by father Stephen Hinds on his Facebook page after his son's death last Sunday, Emergency workers at the scene where a cordon was put in place on Mallowdale Ave Heysham, on Sunday May 16, More than 51,000 has been raised by the community in Morecambe after the blast which killed two-year-old George Hinds. Friday 11 February 2022 15:42, UK Image: George Hinds . '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. A home and a loving family. 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. Greenham was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of George Hinds. A couple have denied unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion. A. Greenham, who suffered a serious head injury and lost most of the use of his right hand in the blast, pleaded guilty in August to manslaughter, damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. He was forced to listen as Recorder Robert Altham outlined his dangerous behaviour which led to the death of much loved toddler George Hinds. Ms Studholme said: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. A couple fighting for their lives after their toddler neighbour was killed in an explosion that ripped apart two homes have been pictured for the first time. 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.". George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. 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. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. SIGN UP for our newsletter : Get the latest stories delivered straight to you A Gannett Company. Darren Greenham. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Pictured: Married couple Darren, 44, and Sharon Greenham, 50, are fighting for their lives in hospital after a gas explosion at their home in Heysham, Lancashire, which police investigators believe was caused by pipe which had been cut in their house, George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, was killed by the blast on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, and police have since launched a criminal investigation after it was discovered a gas pipe had been cut in one of the homes, An aerial view of the devastation caused by the gas explosion in Heysham which has completely destroyed two homes, Pictured: Emergency workers at the scene of the gas explosion, in which two-year-old George Arthur Hinds was killed and Darren and Sharon Greenham were seriously injured in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire, on Sunday May 16. contact the editor here. "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. I really mean that. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion. Share on Facebook; . Greenham was handed a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter, damaging a gas meter, and theft of gas. . Greenham was handed a 15 year sentence for manslaughter and an additional month for each of the other offences. . Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the . Read about our approach to external linking. His parents were also injured in the incident. READ MORE: Man died for 20 seconds only for stranger to save his life on side of the road. 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. "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. ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 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. Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to manslaughter, damaging a gas . Two other people a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - were taken to hospital with injuries described as critical following the blast. A couple are fighting for their lives after a gas pipe that police say was cut in their home sparked an explosion which killed a two-year-old boy in the house next door. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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