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 . George Arthur Hinds died in the explosion which destroyed his Heysham home in the early hours of May 16, 2021. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. We would go and see him every day and hold him. A fundraiser set up to help the residents of Mallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. She then 'had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son'. Having to say goodbye for one last time, I cant even describe in words what this felt like. 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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. He was also given one month concurrent for theft of gas and damage to a gas meter. Darren Greenham, 45 . 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. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Around 20 minutes later, a huge explosion rocked the street in Heysham, Lancashire . News you can trust since 1837. . Timothy Cray KC, prosecuting, said Greenham had been facing eviction proceedings and had been cutting pipes in the property with the intention of selling them for scrap. Two homes completely collapsed as a result of the explosion, while another was seriously damaged. 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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 drunk and drugged up neighbour whose reckless actions caused a huge gas explosion, killing a two-year-old boy, has been jailed for 15 years. 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. 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His reckless actions caused the death of a completely innocent toddler, destruction to several homes and 100,000s worth of damage. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. '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. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster . 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster . Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham also previously appeared in court but has since died of natural causes. What's he waiting for? He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. His dad Stephen said his family had been "devastated" by Greenham, "just for selling . 'Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge.'. DeSantis won't say he's running. It was caused by Greenham cutting live gas pipes and left George dead and several others hurt. This resulted in an explosion, destroying several homes, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage, and killing an innocent toddler. 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 admitted responsibility for the death of a two-year-old boy who perished in a . "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. 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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That person could only be "incompetent at best", Recorder Altham says. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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, whose family lived in the neighbouring property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire, Preston Crown Court heard on Tuesday. 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. 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. Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion. "We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. Having considered the weight of evidence against him, Greenham pleaded guilty in August 2022. 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"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. "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. After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Never. Darren Greenham . On Friday, Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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 Darren Greenham, 44, are accused of the manslaughter of George Arthur Hinds. 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. 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 sentencing is in relation to Operation Kelton, the fatal gas explosion in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham on May 16, 2021, which . The court heard the gas meter in the property had been altered so Greenham could receive gas without paying for it. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. George Hinds was killed in a gas explosion caused by Darren Greenham, Emergency workers at the scene of the gas explosion in which two-year-old George Hinds died. George's parents were taken to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering as they reel from . 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.. 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. 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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. "He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". Share on Facebook; . Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. Police were called at 2.40am on the day in question, and were met with total devastation. 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? 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. . Georges heartbroken father has reportedly posted a filmed tribute on Facebook of his son reading a book about animals, next to the caption: My little boy. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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. Mr Hinds said: "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few quid I have lost my son, my absolute world.". All because Darren Greenham decided to cut a gas pipe.". 5. . 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. 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. 'My little angel George sleep tight son, mummy and daddy is with you always. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Darren Greenham has stolen the opportunity for my mum and Stephen's mum and dad to be grandparents. 04 October 2022. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to manslaughter, damaging a gas . Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed, investigators said this week. 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, 45, was trying to extract the metal to sell for scrap to fund his addiction in the early hours of May 16 last year in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year. 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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. I will never forgive him. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. His wife Sharon Greenham, 51, is due to stand trial on October 4 charged with the same . 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". DeSantis won't say he's running. Love you so so so so much x.. George Hinds was two-years-old when he died in the blast in May 2021. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A home and a loving family. 5 Why didn't it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? 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. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Peter Glenser KC, defending, said Greenham was sober for the first time in "many, many years" since being in custody awaiting sentence. Darren Greenham confessed to killing George Hinds after causing a gas explosion in Heysham while drunk and high, and all because he wanted to sell the copper piping in his house for 400. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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 married couple appeared in court this morning to deny unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion. 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. No-one should put their child to bed at night, in a place of safety, and not be able to see them alive again. I really mean that. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to 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. Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to manslaughter, damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. 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. Man admits killing boy, 2, in gas explosion that left street looking like a 'war zone'. Credit: PA Images. 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