Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . The judge said: "Mr Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. This man has been jailed. 20, Mallowdale Avenue. 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. Editors' Code of Practice. Police have now completed their forensic examination of the scene and it has been handed over to the local authority, the force has said. The explosion, in Heysham, Lancashire, also left neighbours Stephen Hinds and Vicki Studholme injured and killed their two-year-old son George. Credit: Lancashire Police George's father Stephen Hinds . 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. George Hinds was two-years-old when he died in the blast in May 2021. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster . News. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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, 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. 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. He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". 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, . contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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. Greenham was handed a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter, damaging a gas meter, and theft of gas. "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few . 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"It's his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable," she added. In a tribute issued after the youngster's death, his "devastated" parents Vicky and Stephen said: "He was so precious to us. 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. . 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. The night before the funeral, Vicki asked me to put him in his bed - thats what we called his coffin - for one last time. 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DeSantis won't say he's running. and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were charged with manslaughter and theft. Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. In his basis of plea, he said that he believed the gas had been turned off by Marsh. 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. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left 'without anything' as their home, car and possessions were all destroyed. Vicki Studholme, George's mother, who had previously referred to Greenham as the "neighbour from hell", was also in attendance at the sentencing hearing. The court heard a total of 55 properties were damaged in the blast, which happened at 2.36am. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's . "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. 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. 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. ', 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. He was also given one month concurrent for theft of gas and damage to a gas meter. 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. Peter Glenser KC, defending, said Greenham was sober for the first time in "many, many years" since being in custody awaiting sentence. And most importantly a life lost. George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, who died following a suspected gas explosion in Heysham. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. Credit: PA Images. Greenham has today been jailed for 15 years and two months after a two-day sentencing hearing at Preston Crown Court. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Darren Greenham previously admitted killing two-year-old George Hinds in a gas explosion in Lancashire; . Greenham was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of George Hinds. A gas blast which left a toddler dead was caused by a severed pipe in . 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. What's he waiting for? Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to Georges manslaughter. It was caused by Greenham cutting live gas pipes and left George dead and several others hurt. Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years for causing the death of 2-year-old George Hinds 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. You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk, Grants fund learning and land management at Cumbrian farm, Construction of Burnley 11m commercial estate to start in June, Northern lights spotted across South Cumbria, Blackpool and Fylde College defends facebook post about the dissection of a pregnant shark which was branded 'senseless and cruel', Fleetwood Market undergoing 2m upgrade plus 'energy efficient' works, Burnley poacher arrested after speeding near Turf Moor and crashing car containing deer carcass, Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. What's he waiting for? A fundraiser set up to help the residents of Mallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. 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? Darren Greenham, 45, used . 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. ", The family were praised for their dignity by Judge Robert Altham. 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. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in May 2021 when Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut a pipe in his home in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of the morning while . Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The court heard the explosion, which happened at about 02:35 BST on 16 May 2021, destroyed the council-owned property where Greenham lived. 5. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded and had to be pulled from the rubble. "I am satisfied that he has been convicted of the serious offence of manslaughter and that Georges family have some sense of closure knowing that the case against the man responsible for his death has concluded.. Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years after causing a gas explosion which killed two-year-old George Hinds in Heysham, Lancashire. 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. Nothing I can say or do will bring him back, I really wish I could. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Sign up. . Nothing can ever make up for the loss of George in such tragic circumstances, my thoughts are very much with his family, who have carried themselves throughout the distressing proceedings in a dignified and exemplary manner and who I hope can find some comfort in knowing Greenham has been brought to justice.. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, entered not guilty pleas to a charge of manslaughter over the death . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He adds that expert evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. She said: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? He died before he could be brought to justice. Comments have been closed on this article. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Why didnt it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? Pictured here during his loutish days which he spent terrorising neighbours on Heyshams Mallowdale Avenue, Darren Greenham today (October 5) cut a different figure as he sat in the dock at Preston Crown Court. 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. Recorder Robert Altham said it was a miracle no-one else was killed, adding the defendant was likely unaware of the obvious smell and sound of the gas leak due to being intoxicated. George Hinds, two, was killed in the explosion in Heysham, Lancs, back in May. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Darren Greenham . The man who caused a gas explosion at a house in Heysham which killed two-year-old George Hinds has today been jailed. The gas explosion took place in Heysham on May 16 last year. Around 20 minutes later, a huge explosion rocked the street in Heysham, Lancashire . 2023 BBC. 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. 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 . At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. 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. 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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. Love you so so so so much x. Toddler George Hinds died in the blast, which destroyed two homes and damaged another on Mallowdale Avenue on 16 May 2021. Something went wrong, please try again later. Share on Facebook; . Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds in Heysham. 'The tears haven't stopped. Darren Greenham, 44, has admitted charges of manslaughter and theft after George Hinds, 2, died in a massive explosion caused by a gasline being cut in Heysham last year. No sentence will ever make up for the loss of Georges life or reflect the pain and misery Greenham has caused. It left two neighbouring terraced houses severely damaged and a further 55 properties in the area were also affected. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Ms Brandwood said: 'The general public has been fantastic. "Never, ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.". 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. Its his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable.. '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. 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. 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. He instead awarded 15% credit and rubbished a contention that serious injuries suffered by Greenham could be considered as mitigation. 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. George's father Stephen Hinds clutched a Paw Patrol toy as he watched the sentencing from the public gallery with George's mother, Vicki Studholme, and a number of other neighbours. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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. 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. 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. In December 2021, Sharon Greenham, 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were . Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 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. '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. Josh Halliday North of England correspondent. Greenham cut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework, and bypassed the meter to . Friday 11 February 2022 15:42, UK Image: George Hinds . Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, are accused of the manslaughter of George Arthur Hinds. Little George Hinds died in the gas explosion after being trapped in the rubble Credit: MEN Media. Darren Greenham, 45, had cut a pipe to 'make a bit of money'. George was only two years and 10 months old when he tragically died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, in May 2021. pic.twitter.com/b6oh5NoaDe. 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. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. . Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at . Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. 'Nothing I can say or do will bring him back, I really wish I could. Both Marsh, of Banks Crescent, Heysham, and Sharon Greenham, now of Bowness Road, Lancaster, were bailed to appear at . Darren Greenham, 44, has been remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and theft offences. 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. The police enquiry is now being classed as a criminal investigation.'. He also accepted being under the influence of drink and drugs when he cut the pipes. October 4, 2022, 12:51 PM. ", 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.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. George's mum Vicky Hinds was trapped for two hours before being pulled from the rubble. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. 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. She then 'had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son'. Darren Greenham made the lives of his neighbours a "misery", George's parents paid tribute to their beautiful little angel, Emergency workers at the scene of a gas explosion, The explosion damaged a total of 55 properties, Greenham and partner Sharon were left badly wounded following the blast, Woman appears in court charged with manslaughter after boy, 2, killed in gas explosion, Couple charged with manslaughter after 'precious' boy, 2, killed in gas explosion, Toddler killed in gas explosion remembered with touching Paw Patrol themed convoy, Heartbroken dad asks why didnt it happen to me? after boy, 2, killed in gas explosion, First picture of couple pulled from rubble after gas explosion kills toddler. I am absolutely heartbroken. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. Greenham was handed a 15 year sentence for manslaughter and an additional month for each of the other offences. A man has admitted responsibility for the death of a two-year-old boy who perished in a . 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. 4 October 2022, 0:51 pm. READ MORE: Man died for 20 seconds only for stranger to save his life on side of the road. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. They are "truly remarkable people", he said. His dad Stephen said his family had been "devastated" by Greenham, "just for selling . Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded in the blast that killed two-year-old George Hinds. 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