Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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. Please everyone don't take life for granted and look after your kids and yourselves. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Something went wrong, please try again later. ', Pictured: the ruins of two terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham completely destroyed by an explosion, The scene on the following morning at Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham after a gas explosion completely destroyed both houses, Pictured: The homes in Heysham (pictured in September 2016) where married couple Darren and Sharon Greenham lived (right) and Stephen Hinds and Vicki Studholme lived with their two-year-old son George (left) in Mallowdale Avenue, Huge urgent police search for missing baby of Constance Marten, Chaos at schools after pupils protest over uniform and toilet policies, TikTok video shows Unity Academy Blackpool pupils protesting, Mallorca sees significant snowfall in unseasonable freak weather, Police search allotment sheds for Constance Marten's missing baby, Police: Urgent search for Constance Marten's missing baby, Steve Baker: Brexit 'cost me my mental health. The man who caused a gas explosion at a house in Heysham which killed two-year-old George Hinds has today been jailed. 'My little angel George sleep tight son, mummy and daddy is with you always. Darren Greenham, 45, boasted to witnesses that . contact the editor here. 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. Couple Appear In Court Charged With Murdering Elderly Woman & Stealing 14,000, "Neighbour From Hell" Darren Greenham Jailed For Manslaughter After Gas Explosion Killed Toddler, Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years for causing the death of 2-year-old George Hinds, SUBSCRIBE TO GET EVERY STORY TO YOUR MAILBOX. 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. . 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. Never. He said: Seeing my son in his Paw Patrol coffin in the chapel of rest was heart-rending. We would read a bedtime story before we left. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Greenham has today been jailed for 15 years and two months after a two-day sentencing hearing at Preston Crown Court. "We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. 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. He adds that expert evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed, investigators said this week. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . We would go and see him every day and hold him. . One neighbour described Greenham as an "accident waiting to happen". Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in May 2021, Emergency workers at the scene of the gas explosion last May, Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the explosion. 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. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to Georges manslaughter. It left two neighbouring terraced houses severely damaged and a further 55 properties in the area were also affected. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can "Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge. 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. 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. Wed 5 Oct 2022 09.22 EDT. On the night of the explosion, Greenham had arranged for the gas supply to be turned off by another person. A police investigation found the cause of the explosion to be a gas pipe which had been cut. 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 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 court heard that this offence was set against a backdrop of anti-social behaviour towards his neighbours. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. '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 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. . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. A total of 55 properties in the area were damaged. Ms Brandwood said: 'The general public has been fantastic. ", The family were praised for their dignity by Judge Robert Altham. . He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.. Both Marsh, of Banks Crescent, Heysham, and Sharon Greenham, now of Bowness Road, Lancaster, were bailed to appear at . 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. 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. 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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 was caused by Greenham cutting live gas pipes and left George dead and several others hurt. 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. This is George Arthur Hinds. I am absolutely heartbroken. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Emergency services had been called to the scene on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16. This resulted in an explosion, destroying several homes, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage, and killing an innocent toddler. George's mum Vicky Hinds was trapped for two hours before being pulled from the rubble. Police were called at 2.40am on the day in question, and were met with total devastation. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. 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. Greenham, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter, damaging a gas meter and theft of gas, was sentenced to 15 years in jail at Preston Crown Court. 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. "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at . 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? Please report any comments that break our rules. Darren Greenham, 45, had cut a pipe to 'make a bit of money'. Love you so so so so much x. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. A married couple appeared in court this morning to deny unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's . A couple have denied unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion. The tears havent stopped. 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. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. Share on Facebook; . Four other people were also hurt when the two houses were destroyed and a third was damaged. 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She added: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. 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. 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. George Hinds was two-years-old when he died in the blast in May 2021. Ms Studholme said: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. Darren Greenham. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. 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. 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. 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? The court heard the explosion, which happened at about 02:35 BST on 16 May 2021, destroyed the council-owned property where Greenham lived. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. A man has admitted responsibility for the death of a two-year-old boy who perished in a . The explosion at 2.36am on 16 May 2021 completely destroyed the defendant's council property in Heysham, Lancashire and damaged 55 others. George's parents, who live in neighbouring 18 Mallowdale Avenue, have since been discharged from hospital. "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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. George Hinds, two, was killed in the explosion in Heysham, Lancs, back in May. 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.". He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". SIGN UP for our newsletter : Get the latest stories delivered straight to you It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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. Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.. A two-year-old boy died after a "neighbour from hell" caused a gas explosion by cutting a pipe to sell for scrap metal, a court has heard. Darren Greenham caused a massive gas explosion by cutting gas pipes he intended to sell for scrap, Want all the latest cases and top crime stories from Lancs Live? That person could only be "incompetent at best", Recorder Altham says. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. 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". Darren Greenham, 45 . "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion. 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. 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