Officers found two houses collapsed, and a third property had suffered 'serious damage'. 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. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the . The explosion at 2.36am on 16 May 2021 completely destroyed the defendant's council property in Heysham, Lancashire and damaged 55 others. 'An incredible amount of work has been done at the scene in a relatively short space of time and as well as identifying the source of the explosion we have also managed to recover some items of George's, which I know means a lot to his parents. 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. 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. Its his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable.. HEYSHAM, LANCASHIRE: Darren Greenham, 45, who cut a gas pipe to sell for scrap, caused a massive gas explosion that took the life of a two-year-old boy. 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? 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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. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. 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. . 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Joanna White, Senior Crown Prosecutor with CPS North West said: This was a tragic case where a young boy lost his life through the reckless and dangerous actions of Darren Greenham, who cut the pipes for financial gain. He said: "He had been removing every bit of pipework he could for weeks before, seemingly because he knew he was going and he wanted to make what he could from selling it as scrap.". Greenham was handed a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter, damaging a gas meter, and theft of gas. Ms Brandwood said: 'The general public has been fantastic. 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Two other people a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - were taken to hospital with injuries described as critical following the blast. His family lived in the neighbouring property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire. Vicki Studholme, George's mother, who had previously referred to Greenham as the "neighbour from hell", was also in attendance at the sentencing hearing. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. The court heard that Marsh visited the home on that . They denied damaging a gas meter between January and May 2021 and the theft of gas between March and May 2021. And most importantly a life lost. '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. This man has been jailed. '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. George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. 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. Darren Greenham was handed 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter following the gas explosion which killed George Hinds. 4 October 2022, 0:51 pm. Darren Greenham has stolen the opportunity for my mum and Stephen's mum and dad to be grandparents. His dad Stephen said his family had been "devastated" by Greenham, "just for selling . He also pleaded guilty to theft from a meter/automatic . Why didn't it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? 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. George Hinds, two, was killed in the explosion in Heysham, Lancs, back in May. 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. 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. 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. 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? At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. Both Marsh, of Banks Crescent, Heysham, and Sharon Greenham, now of Bowness Road, Lancaster, were bailed to appear at . 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. Staff arrange donations at the Hurley Flyer pub in Heysham after a gas blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? A man has admitted responsibility for the death of a two-year-old boy who perished in a . Something went wrong, please try again later. Darren Greenham, 45, used . . In March 2021, the gas meter in the property was badly damaged and soon after copper pipes could be seen all over the house having been removed "seemingly at random". He added it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". It was caused by Greenham cutting live gas pipes and left George dead and several others hurt. News. He also accepted being under the influence of drink and drugs when he cut the pipes. Darren and Sharon Greenham remain in hospital after the blast at their home on Sunday, May 16, which caused devastating damage to three homes. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. On the night of the explosion, Greenham had arranged for the gas supply to be turned off by another person. A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a two-year-old who died in a gas explosion in Lancashire. George's parents, who described him as a "beautiful little angel", continued to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. An incredible amount of work has been done at the scene in a relatively short space of time and as well as identifying the source of the explosion we have also managed to recover some items of Georges, which I know means a lot to his parents. . The explosion, in Heysham, Lancashire, also left neighbours Stephen Hinds and Vicki Studholme injured and killed their two-year-old son George. 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 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. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. 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. A child's toy covered in debris was seen lying amid the wrecked homes' rubble after the two couples were pulled from the ruins. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Firefighters, police and paramedics scrambled to Mallowdale Avenue at around 2.30am after residents were woken by the sound of a blast. Sharon Greenham, 52, also of Bowness Road, is also charged with manslaughter, criminal damage and theft and has denied the offences. The tears havent stopped. 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. 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His parents were also injured in the incident. 5. Darren Greenham, 44, has been remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and theft offences. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. 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. "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 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. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left 'without anything' as their home, car and possessions were all destroyed. 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. George Hinds died after neighbour Darren Greenham cut a pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in 2021. In December 2021, Sharon Greenham, 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were . The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next . 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It tragically continued to him taking the boys life after a drink and drug fuelled night of reckless stupidity. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Darren Greenham, 45, had cut a pipe to 'make a bit of money'. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. His reckless actions caused the . 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. Little George Hinds died in the gas explosion after being trapped in the rubble Credit: MEN Media. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. 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. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A man caused the death of a two-year-old boy when he cut a pipe to sell as scrap, triggering a gas explosion. In his basis of plea, he said that he believed the gas had been turned off by Marsh. "Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge. I'm emotional', Moment notorious prisoner Charles Bronson dances naked outside cell, Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson speaks to son in new documentary, Steve Baker calls Northern Ireland deal a 'historic moment', Bakhmut in ruins as fighting in the Ukrainian city drags on, Travelers show off decked out RV and tours the world full time. 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. Man admits killing boy, 2, in gas explosion that left street looking like a 'war zone'. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He said: Seeing my son in his Paw Patrol coffin in the chapel of rest was heart-rending. He said: "With that sobriety has come a clarity and an insight that he didn't have through all his years of drink and drugs, and that clarity and insight has enabled him to see for the first time what terrible harm he has caused.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He was forced to listen as Recorder Robert Altham outlined his dangerous behaviour which led to the death of much loved toddler George Hinds. 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A gas blast which left a toddler dead was caused by a severed pipe in . One neighbour described Greenham as an "accident waiting to happen". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He was also given one month concurrent for theft of gas and damage to a gas meter. "It's his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable," she added. 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. Darren Greenham, 45, boasted to witnesses that . He was given 15 years and two months for manslaughter and one month each for the other two charges, to run concurrently. Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed, investigators said this week. What's he waiting for? 11:20, 11 FEB 2022. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. A married couple appeared in court this morning to deny unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion. 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. 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.. George Hinds died after next-door neighbour Darren Greenham cut a copper pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year, as part of an attempt to sell scrap metal. contact the editor here. 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. This is George Arthur Hinds. His reckless actions caused the death of a completely innocent toddler, destruction to several homes and 100,000s worth of damage. Editors' Code of Practice. 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. 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The court heard a total of 55 properties were damaged in the blast, which happened at 2.36am. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be 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. After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. A man who cut a gas pipe to sell for scrap, causing a blast in which a two-year-old boy died, has been jailed. ", 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. Lancashire Police have opened a criminal probe int the case after officers identified the cause of the explosion as a cut gas pipe. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. 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