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She asked me to because it was always me that put him to bed at night. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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? This is George Arthur Hinds. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster . A gas blast which left a toddler dead was caused by a severed pipe in . The court heard that this offence was set against a backdrop of anti-social behaviour towards his neighbours. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed so he could steal gas. He instead awarded 15% credit and rubbished a contention that serious injuries suffered by Greenham could be considered as mitigation. 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.. Friday 11 February 2022 15:42, UK Image: George Hinds . Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed, investigators said this week. Wed 5 Oct 2022 09.22 EDT. The court heard Greenham, who suffered a serious head injury and lost much of the use of his right hand in the explosion, had been facing eviction proceedings when he cut the pipes in the property. 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The explosion completely destroyed GreenhamsLancashireCounty Council-owned property and caused severe damage to the two neighbouring terraced properties. 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. 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. The sentencing is in relation to Operation Kelton, the fatal gas explosion in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham on May 16, 2021, which . Greenham cut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework, and bypassed the meter to . "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Two other people a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - were taken to hospital with injuries described as critical following the blast. It is against this background that they learnt the circumstances of George's death, the judge explained. . He added it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 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. I can't describe in words how much I miss him. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . . 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Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. 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. 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.". Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to Georges 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "It's his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable," she added. 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. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, entered not guilty pleas to a charge of manslaughter over the death . 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, . Having considered the weight of evidence against him, Greenham pleaded guilty in August 2022. News. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. 20, Mallowdale Avenue. To describe Darren as the neighbour from hell would be a massive understatement. We would go and see him every day and hold him. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. Staff arrange donations at the Hurley Flyer pub in Heysham after a gas blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses. Darren Greenham, 44, has been remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and theft offences. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. DeSantis won't say he's running. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next door. The explosion that took place on May 16, at around 2.36am, destroyed Greenham's property and damaged 55 others. 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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. 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. 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. 2023 BBC. His reckless actions caused the . 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. Why didnt it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? A man has been sentenced today for causing the death of toddler George Arthur Hinds who tragically died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. . 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. Greenham was handed a 15 year sentence for manslaughter and an additional month for each of the other offences. I will never forgive him. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, are accused of the manslaughter of George Arthur Hinds. 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 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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. '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. A co-defendant, Paul Marsh, was accused of damaging the gas meter in Greenhams home to cut bills. One on occasion, the fire spread to a border fence and another time smoke could be seen two miles away. 11:20, 11 FEB 2022. Emergency services had been called to the scene on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16. 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. Two-year-old died in explosion after Darren Greenham cut pipe in Heysham home while intoxicated. They denied damaging a gas meter between January and May 2021 and the theft of gas between March and May 2021. 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. Preston Crown Court heard how Greenhamcut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework. 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. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. 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. The court heard a total of 55 properties were damaged in the blast, which happened at 2.36am. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. SIGN UP for our newsletter : Get the latest stories delivered straight to you No-one should put their child to bed at night, in a place of safety, and not be able to see them alive again. A "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 police enquiry is now being classed as a criminal investigation.'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? . Mr Hinds delivered his own statement, placing on the stand a pillow which belonged to his boy and was recovered from the rubble. '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. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left 'without anything' as their home, car and possessions were all destroyed. 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. He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.. 'Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge.'. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. He also pleaded guilty to theft from a meter/automatic . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. He said: Seeing my son in his Paw Patrol coffin in the chapel of rest was heart-rending. 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. A 52-year-old woman from Lancashire will face a trial over an allegation of theft of gas at a later date. 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. Sign up. Please everyone don't take life for granted and look after your kids and yourselves. A child's toy covered in debris was seen lying amid the wrecked homes' rubble after the two couples were pulled from the ruins. It tragically continued to him taking the boys life after a drink and drug fuelled night of reckless stupidity. A "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. He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". Share on Facebook; . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A heartbreaking tribute shared by father Stephen Hinds on his Facebook page after his son's death last Sunday, Emergency workers at the scene where a cordon was put in place on Mallowdale Ave Heysham, on Sunday May 16, More than 51,000 has been raised by the community in Morecambe after the blast which killed two-year-old George Hinds. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. 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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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. George's parents, who described him as a "beautiful little angel", continued to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. 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? A home and a loving family. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 04 October 2022. 2023 BBC. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. 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. News you can trust since 1837. . 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. George's parents were taken to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering as they reel from . During that time, with a clear smell and sound of gas leaking, Greenham continued cutting pipes as neighbours slept on either side of his home.. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 4 October. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. '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. Darren and Sharon Greenham are fighting for their lives after the explosion that killed two-year-old neighbour George Hinds. Never. A total of 55 properties in the area were damaged. 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. '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. 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. 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. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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