READ MORE: Man died for 20 seconds only for stranger to save his life on side of the road. Credit: PA Images. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. 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? He died before he could be brought to justice. Darren Greenham was handed 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter following the gas explosion which killed George Hinds. And most importantly a life lost. I am absolutely heartbroken. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 today, Darren Greenham, 44, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. '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. Police were called at 2.40am on the day in question, and were met with total devastation. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A child's toy covered in debris was seen lying amid the wrecked homes' rubble after the two couples were pulled from the ruins. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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.". A. 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. The 'broken' parents of Heysham toddler George Hinds have spoken out about their son's death after a man was jailed for his manslaughter. 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. Why didn't it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? I really mean that. Man admits killing boy, 2, in gas explosion that left street looking like a 'war zone'. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Sign up. He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car, the court 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. George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. ", 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.". Anything we can do that might relieve a bit of pressure and a little bit of stress for those involved is worth doing.'. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived . 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. "Never, ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.". 04 October 2022. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left 'without anything' as their home, car and possessions were all destroyed. 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. Detective Chief Inspector Jane Webb, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: My thoughts first and foremost remain with Georges family and loved ones at this time, as well as those others affected by this incident. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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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". Greenham cut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework, and bypassed the meter to . 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, . I had everything I ever wanted. 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. 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. 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. 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. 'My little angel George sleep tight son, mummy and daddy is with you always. The court heard the explosion, which happened at about 02:35 BST on 16 May 2021, destroyed the council-owned property where Greenham lived. A couple accused of unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion have denied manslaughter. Greenham, who suffered a serious head injury and lost most of the use of his right hand in the blast, pleaded guilty in August to manslaughter, damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. A total of 55 properties in the area were damaged. A fundraiser set up to help the residents of Mallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. I will never forgive him. 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.". He wrote: Words cant describe what the last week has done to me and Vicki. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. The house, the car, my possessions can all be replaced but George never can be. Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham also previously appeared in court but has since died of natural causes. Around 20 minutes later, a huge explosion rocked the street in Heysham, Lancashire . He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years after causing a gas explosion which killed two-year-old George Hinds in Heysham, Lancashire. As things stand, the case will be opened on October 4 and Darren Greenham will be sentenced on October 5. 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? 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge 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. Darren Greenham, 44, has been remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and theft offences. 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 third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. Please everyone dont take life for granted and look after your kids and yourselves. News. "Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge. Two other people a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - were taken to hospital with injuries described as critical following the blast. 20, Mallowdale Avenue. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. 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. He was forced to listen as Recorder Robert Altham outlined his dangerous behaviour which led to the death of much loved toddler George Hinds. Darren Greenham has stolen the opportunity for my mum and Stephen's mum and dad to be grandparents. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. . Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. George Arthur Hinds died in the explosion which destroyed his Heysham home in the early hours of May 16, 2021. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to Georges manslaughter. He also accepted being under the influence of drink and drugs when he cut the pipes. A couple have denied unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Darren Greenham, 45, boasted to witnesses that . Staff arrange donations at the Hurley Flyer pub in Heysham after a gas blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses. 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. They denied damaging a gas meter between January and May 2021 and the theft of gas between March and May 2021. Emergency services were called to the scene in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire , in the . 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. 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 . READ MORE: Toddler killer given 15 years after causing lethal gas explosion. 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. . The gas explosion took place in Heysham on May 16 last year. George's parents, who live in neighbouring 18 Mallowdale Avenue, have since been discharged from hospital. 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. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? The court heard how at the time of cutting the pipes, Greenham was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. 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. 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. Greenham was handed a 15 year sentence for manslaughter and an additional month for each of the other offences. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please 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. Editors' Code of Practice. 11:20, 11 FEB 2022. Love you so so so so much x.. Peter Glenser KC, defending, said Greenham was sober for the first time in "many, many years" since being in custody awaiting sentence. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. . The night before the funeral, Vicki asked me to put him in his bed - thats what we called his coffin - for one last time. Greenham was facing eviction proceedings on his property and was hoping to make money from the pipes he cut, according to the prosecution. 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Greenham, 45, who lived next door to the Hinds family on Mallowdale Avenue, was described as a neighbour from hell by Ms Studholme. 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. Members of George's family watched proceedings from the front row of the public gallery. "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. Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. 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. 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. 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. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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. 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. "He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". Officers found two houses collapsed, and a third property had suffered 'serious damage'. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. In a tribute issued after the youngster's death, his "devastated" parents Vicky and Stephen said: "He was so precious to us. The comments below have been moderated in advance. George Hinds was two-years-old when he died in the blast in May 2021. The explosion at 2.36am on 16 May 2021 completely destroyed the defendant's council property in Heysham, Lancashire and damaged 55 others. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. Never. 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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. Darren Greenham . Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.. The damage caused in the explosion affected 55 properties and the value of just those who answered police enquiries was in excess of half a million pounds. 4 October 2022, 0:51 pm. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . 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 . He was given 15 years and two months for manslaughter and one month each for the other two charges, to run concurrently. 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. It tragically continued to him taking the boys life after a drink and drug fuelled night of reckless stupidity. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. This resulted in an explosion, destroying several homes, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage, and killing an innocent toddler. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. His parents were also injured in the incident. 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. He adds that expert evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. Read about our approach to external linking. He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 4 October. 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. He instead awarded 15% credit and rubbished a contention that serious injuries suffered by Greenham could be considered as mitigation. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. 'Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed enquiries which are likely to take some considerable time. 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. The court heard the gas meter in the property had been altered so Greenham could receive gas without paying for it. 5. Having considered the weight of evidence against him, Greenham pleaded guilty in August 2022. All because Darren Greenham decided to cut a gas pipe.". 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. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed so he could steal gas. Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.. 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. The judge listed anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's . Nothing I can say or do will bring him back, I really wish I could. 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. She said: "I do feel that although we reported this countless times we have been let down by the council and the police, and the death of my beautiful baby boy could have been avoided.". He was also given one month concurrent for theft of gas and damage to a gas meter. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. He said: Seeing my son in his Paw Patrol coffin in the chapel of rest was heart-rending. 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. 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. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? His family lived in the neighbouring property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire. "Darren Greenham is a truly selfish and wicked man whose main motivation in the build-up to the fatal explosion was financial greed. 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. Wed 5 Oct 2022 09.22 EDT. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. Read about our approach to external linking. George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, who died following a suspected gas explosion in Heysham. ", 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. . 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DeSantis won't say he's running. Please everyone don't take life for granted and look after your kids and yourselves. 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.. Two homes completely collapsed as a result of the explosion, while another was seriously damaged. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Darren Greenham. George's parents were taken to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering as they reel from . As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. Both are due to stand trial at Preston Crown Court on 4 October. "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.. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Darren Greenham, 45, used . 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. 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster . In a heartbreaking tribute shared on Facebook, his father Stephen wrote: 'Words can't describe what the last week has done to me and Vicki. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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