. He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car, the court heard. ", 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.". 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. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at . A 52-year-old woman from Lancashire will face a trial over an allegation of theft of gas at a later date. 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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. ', Stephen later shared a video of him reading his son a book about animals with the caption: 'My little boy. She said: 'Although we don't know any of the people personally, we don't need to know someone's name or face to help them. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. Read about our approach to external linking. 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.". The man who caused a gas explosion at a house in Heysham which killed two-year-old George Hinds has today been jailed. 2023 BBC. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? ", The family were praised for their dignity by Judge Robert Altham. After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. Emergency services had been called to the scene on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16. 5. 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 . 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. SIGN UP for our newsletter : Get the latest stories delivered straight to you We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Two homes completely collapsed as a result of the explosion, while another was seriously damaged. Sharon Greenham, 52, also of Bowness Road, is also charged with manslaughter, criminal damage and theft and has denied the offences. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. Ms Brandwood said: 'The general public has been fantastic. No-one should put their child to bed at night, in a place of safety, and not be able to see them alive again. Greenham had cut a gas pipe in his own house while drunk and under the influence of drugs in the early hours of the morning and planned to sell the pipework, the court heard. Darren Greenham will spend 15 years in prison for causing the death of George Hinds, Want all the latest cases and top crime stories from Lancs Live? Greenham, 45, who lived next door to the Hinds family on Mallowdale Avenue, was described as a neighbour from hell by Ms Studholme. What's he waiting for? As things stand, the case will be opened on October 4 and Darren Greenham will be sentenced on October 5. A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a two-year-old who died in a gas explosion in Lancashire. Sentencing him for manslaughter at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday, The Honourary Recorder of Preston Judge Robert Altham said: Mr Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. 04 October 2022. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Greenham was handed a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter, damaging a gas meter, and theft of gas. Something went wrong, please try again later. A home and a loving family. . '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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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. Wed 5 Oct 2022 09.22 EDT. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion. 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. 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. 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. 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.. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year. George's parents, who described him as a "beautiful little angel", continued to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. They are "truly remarkable people", he said. 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's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. Stephen posted a heartfelt tribute to his little boy on Facebook, according to The Sun. 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. The sentencing is in relation to Operation Kelton, the fatal gas explosion in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham on May 16, 2021, which . News you can trust since 1837. . 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. 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. Sign up. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . Its his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable.. Officers found two houses collapsed, and a third property had suffered 'serious damage'. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Please report any comments that break our rules. The damage caused in the explosion affected 55 properties and the value of just those who answered police enquiries was in excess of half a million pounds. 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 This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years after causing a gas explosion which killed two-year-old George Hinds in Heysham, Lancashire. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "Not just in terms of the untold misery his actions have caused to Georges loved ones and the wider community of Heysham, but also in terms of his abhorrent behaviour in the months and years previous to that fateful morning. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were charged with manslaughter and theft. His reckless actions caused the death of a completely innocent toddler, destruction to several homes and 100,000s worth of damage. He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". 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. Mr Hinds said: "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few quid I have lost my son, my absolute world.". 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". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. They denied damaging a gas meter between January and May 2021 and the theft of gas between March and May 2021. 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. A child's toy covered in debris was seen lying amid the wrecked homes' rubble after the two couples were pulled from the ruins. The explosion that took place on May 16, at around 2.36am, destroyed Greenham's property and damaged 55 others. A couple accused of unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion have denied manslaughter. He was forced to listen as Recorder Robert Altham outlined his dangerous behaviour which led to the death of much loved toddler George Hinds. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next door. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A total of 55 properties in the area were damaged. 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. I had everything I ever wanted. . 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. 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. 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.

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