", 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.". 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. A. 20, Mallowdale Avenue. As things stand, the case will be opened on October 4 and Darren Greenham will be sentenced on October 5. A gas investigator from the health and safety executive carried out an extensive investigation into the explosion and confirmed that a main 22mm pipe under the floorboard at the top of the stairs had been deliberately cut and this had caused the explosion between 20 and 42 minutes after the gas began to escape. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster . Anything we can do that might relieve a bit of pressure and a little bit of stress for those involved is worth doing.'. A man caused the death of a two-year-old boy when he cut a pipe to sell as scrap, triggering a gas explosion. He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him., Speaking outside court after the sentencing, Detective Chief Inspector Jane Webb said: Darren 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 anybodys safety. 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. A police investigation found the cause of the explosion to be a gas pipe which had been cut. Shockingly, this included calling George a little ginger c***. Appearing in the dock at Preston Crown Court today, Darren Greenham, 44, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. 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. Both Marsh, of Banks Crescent, Heysham, and Sharon Greenham, now of Bowness Road, Lancaster, were bailed to appear at . 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". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. The explosion completely destroyed GreenhamsLancashireCounty Council-owned property and caused severe damage to the two neighbouring terraced properties. 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. "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a two-year-old who died in a gas explosion in Lancashire. 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. 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. 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. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded and had to be pulled from the rubble. Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham also previously appeared in court but has since died of natural causes. 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. News. Comments have been closed on this article. Greenham, 45, who lived next door to the Hinds family on Mallowdale Avenue, was described as a neighbour from hell by Ms Studholme. DeSantis won't say he's running. "George was particularly close to my mum, she looked after him, she idolised him and he idolised her. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) worked hard with Lancashire police to build a strong case including eyewitness testimony, forensic evidence linking Greenham to the grinder and copper pipe in the property and CCTV evidence showing the explosion and the movements of the occupants of 20 Mallowdale Avenue. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Please everyone don't take life for granted and look after your kids and yourselves. DeSantis won't say he's running. HP10 9TY. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. Published: 07:28 GMT, 26 May 2021 | Updated: 09:48 GMT, 26 May 2021. She added: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion. He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". . Both are due to stand trial at Preston Crown Court on 4 October. "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. He died before he could be brought to justice. 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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. 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. "We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. 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. I had everything I ever wanted. Preston Crown Court heard how Greenhamcut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework. "Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge. . Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. His wife Sharon Greenham, 51, is due to stand trial on October 4 charged with the same . Fuelled with petrol and causing thick black smoke, one of these would require firefighters to attend after spreading out of control to a border fence and another could be seen two miles away. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived . 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. 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.". 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, . 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. Sharon Greenham, 52, also of Bowness Road, is also charged with manslaughter, criminal damage and theft and has denied the offences. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. October 4, 2022, 12:51 PM. 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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. Pictured here during his loutish days which he spent terrorising neighbours on Heysham's Mallowdale Avenue, Darren Greenham today (October 5) cut a different figure as he sat in the dock at Preston Crown Court. It left two neighbouring terraced houses severely damaged and a further 55 properties in the area were also affected. . 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. Lancashire Constabulary were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, at around 2.40am on May 16 2021. . 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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. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. ", 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. 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.". Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years after causing a gas explosion which killed two-year-old George Hinds in Heysham, Lancashire. It was caused by Greenham cutting live gas pipes and left George dead and several others hurt. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at . George Arthur Hinds died in the explosion which destroyed his Heysham home in the early hours of May 16, 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. A couple accused of unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion have denied manslaughter. The "neighbour from hell" Darren's family lived in the adjacent property in . 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. Why didn't it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Darren Greenham, 45, boasted to witnesses that . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of 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 man who caused a gas explosion at a house in Heysham which killed two-year-old George Hinds has today been jailed. Little George Hinds died in the gas explosion after being trapped in the rubble Credit: MEN Media. A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died. 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? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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 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. Darren Greenham and his wife Sharon Greenham (Facebook/ Darren Greenham) According to the outlet, locals have described the impact to be "like a bomb going off" and dirt and debris covered . He said Greenham, who was dependent on alcohol and drugs, made the lives of his neighbours a "misery" and would play music until the early hours and insult George. Having to say goodbye for one last time, I cant even describe in words what this felt like. 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. He added it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". 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 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. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next . I will never forgive him. "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few . George's mum Vicky Hinds was trapped for two hours before being pulled from the rubble. He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car, the court heard. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. Emergency services had been called to the scene on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed in order to steal gas, Lancashire Police said. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left 'without anything' as their home, car and possessions were all destroyed. His dad Stephen said his family had been "devastated" by Greenham, "just for selling . Darren Greenham, 45, of Lancaster's Ambleside Avenue, was sentenced to 15 years in prison at Preston Crown Court. We would go and see him every day and hold him. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's . George's parents were taken to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering as they reel from . An investigation found Greenham was intent on selling the cut pipes for scrap metal and had boasted to witnesses that he would make 400 to buy a car. Toddler George Hinds died in the blast, which destroyed two homes and damaged another on Mallowdale Avenue on 16 May 2021. My little angel George sleep tight son, mummy and daddy is with you always. 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. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? "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. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next door. My heart is completely broken.. 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They say they now identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside the home. Darren Greenham previously admitted killing two-year-old George Hinds in a gas explosion in Lancashire; . The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed so he could steal gas. 'Nothing I can say or do will bring him back, I really wish I could. 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. 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. 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Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. Greenham showed no emotion in the dock as he was given concurrent sentences of one month for the charges of damaging the meter and theft of gas. George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, who died following a suspected gas explosion in Heysham. Mr Hinds said: "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few quid I have lost my son, my absolute world.". Greenham cut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework, and bypassed the meter to . 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. 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. 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", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 5 They denied damaging a gas meter between January and May 2021 and the theft of gas between March and May 2021. 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. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. He said it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. Darren Greenham . What's he waiting for? 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. Around 20 minutes later, a huge explosion rocked the street in Heysham, Lancashire . 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 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. Peter Glenser KC, defending, said Greenham was sober for the first time in "many, many years" since being in custody awaiting sentence. The tears havent stopped. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. She said: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. George Hinds died after neighbour Darren Greenham cut a pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in 2021. 2023 BBC. His parents were also injured in the incident. 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. Firefighters, police and paramedics scrambled to Mallowdale Avenue at around 2.30am after residents were woken by the sound of a blast. 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. 'Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed enquiries which are likely to take some considerable time. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded in the blast that killed two-year-old George Hinds. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? 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. 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