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. Please report any comments that break our rules. 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". Something went wrong, please try again later. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed in order to steal gas, Lancashire Police said. Greenham was handed a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter, damaging a gas meter, and theft of gas. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. Credit: PA Images. 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. They denied damaging a gas meter between January and May 2021 and the theft of gas between March and May 2021. 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. The night before the funeral, Vicki asked me to put him in his bed - thats what we called his coffin - for one last time. 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. The explosion that took place on May 16, at around 2.36am, destroyed Greenham's property and damaged 55 others. 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 . Friday 11 February 2022 15:42, UK Image: 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. 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. Anything we can do that might relieve a bit of pressure and a little bit of stress for those involved is worth doing.'. . Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster, admitted manslaughter, criminal damage and theft at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday. 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. What's he waiting for? Police were called at 2.40am on the day in question, and were met with total devastation. 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster . 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 . After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed, investigators said this week. 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. 5 Why didn't it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? inaccuracy or intrusion, then please In December 2021, Sharon Greenham, 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were . 'Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge.'. Stephen posted a heartfelt tribute to his little boy on Facebook, according to The Sun. 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. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Greenham cut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework, and bypassed the meter to . 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. 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. On Friday, Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. This is George Arthur Hinds. His parents were also injured in the incident. The court heard how he would regularly play loud music and taunt his neighbours and was dependent on drugs and alcohol. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. The blast was likely to have happened 20 to 40 minutes after they were cut and there would have been a strong smell of gas and an audible noise before that, the report said. He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Appearing in the dock at Preston Crown Court today, Darren Greenham, 44, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. Greenham has today been jailed for 15 years and two months after a two-day sentencing hearing at Preston Crown Court. Firefighters, police and paramedics scrambled to Mallowdale Avenue at around 2.30am after residents were woken by the sound of a blast. The gas explosion took place in Heysham on May 16 last year. In a statement read to the court when the sentencing hearing started on Wednesday, Ms Studholme said: On May 15, 2021, I went to bed happy and content with my life. Ms Brandwood said: 'The general public has been fantastic. 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. George Arthur Hinds died in the explosion which destroyed his Heysham home in the early hours of May 16, 2021. 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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. George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, who died following a suspected gas explosion in Heysham. ', Stephen later shared a video of him reading his son a book about animals with the caption: 'My little boy. 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. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. 5. Read about our approach to external linking. The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed so he could steal gas. Around 20 minutes later, a huge explosion rocked the street in Heysham, Lancashire . Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.. Appearing in the dock at Preston Crown Court today (October 5), Darren Greenham, 44, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. Never. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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. George Hinds died after neighbour Darren Greenham cut a pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in 2021. His dad Stephen said his family had been "devastated" by Greenham, "just for selling . 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? The judge listed anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. He was also given one month concurrent for theft of gas and damage to a gas meter. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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. 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. The court heard that Marsh visited the home on that . "Darren Greenham is a truly selfish and wicked man whose main motivation in the build-up to the fatal explosion was financial greed. 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. 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. He added it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.. Darren Greenham previously admitted killing two-year-old George Hinds in a gas explosion in Lancashire; . . Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year. A co-defendant, Paul Marsh, was accused of damaging the gas meter in Greenhams home to cut bills. . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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.. To describe Darren as the neighbour from hell would be a massive understatement. 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'. 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. 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. Both are due to stand trial at Preston Crown Court on 4 October. This man has been jailed. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Its his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable.. Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut a pipe to sell for scrap metal Credit: PA. Four others, including his parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, were rushed to hospital after the horror. READ MORE: Man died for 20 seconds only for stranger to save his life on side of the road. READ MORE: Toddler killer given 15 years after causing lethal gas explosion. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. 20, Mallowdale Avenue. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. A man has admitted responsibility for the death of a two-year-old boy who perished in a . 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 A couple have denied killing their two-year-old neighbour in a huge gas explosion. 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, 44, has been remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and theft offences. It tragically continued to him taking the boys life after a drink and drug fuelled night of reckless stupidity. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the . 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. Greenham was handed a 15 year sentence for manslaughter and an additional month for each of the other offences. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. A police investigation found the cause of the explosion to be a gas pipe which had been cut. Josh Halliday North of England correspondent. Sentencing, Recorder Robert Altham said: Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. A gas blast which left a toddler dead was caused by a severed pipe in . Read about our approach to external linking. 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. The court heard the gas meter in the property had been altered so Greenham could receive gas without paying for it. '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. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster . 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. "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.. 5. SIGN UP for our newsletter : Get the latest stories delivered straight to you 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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.". The judge said: "The only conclusion is the defendant was aware of these signs of danger or wasn't aware because of his self-inflicted impairment through alcohol and drugs". Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. I really mean that. Emergency services were called to the scene in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire , in the . 2023 BBC. One neighbour described Greenham as an "accident waiting to happen". Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Members of George's family watched proceedings from the front row of the public gallery. Greenham had cut a gas pipe in his own house while drunk and under the influence of drugs in the early hours of the morning and planned to sell the pipework, the court heard. The court heard the explosion, which happened at about 02:35 BST on 16 May 2021, destroyed the council-owned property where Greenham lived. 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. Greenham was facing eviction proceedings on his property and was hoping to make money from the pipes he cut, according to the prosecution. "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. 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. Having to say goodbye for one last time, I cant even describe in words what this felt like. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. A married couple appeared in court this morning to deny unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion. She added: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. Sign up. 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 . He also pleaded guilty to theft from a meter/automatic . 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. 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Darren Greenham . For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. 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. 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. 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. Comments have been closed on this article. Four other people were also hurt when the two houses were destroyed and a third was damaged. '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. His wife Sharon Greenham, 51, is due to stand trial on October 4 charged with the same . It was caused by Greenham cutting live gas pipes and left George dead and several others hurt. Vicki Studholme, George's mother, who had previously referred to Greenham as the "neighbour from hell", was also in attendance at the sentencing hearing. 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. 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. "Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge. 'Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed enquiries which are likely to take some considerable time. Damaged 55 others to Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, near Morecambe, in the top right the gas between. 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