Two-year-old died in explosion after Darren Greenham cut pipe in Heysham home while intoxicated. A man has admitted responsibility for the death of a two-year-old boy who perished in a . 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. Staff arrange donations at the Hurley Flyer pub in Heysham after a gas blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses. Wed 5 Oct 2022 09.22 EDT. 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster . 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "Never, ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The court heard that this offence was set against a backdrop of anti-social behaviour towards his neighbours. He said it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. Darren Greenham, 44, has been remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and theft offences. Greenham was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of George Hinds. 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. His wife Sharon Greenham, 51, is due to stand trial on October 4 charged with the same . Darren Greenham, 45, boasted to witnesses that . Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Comments have been closed on this article. Detectives said he was intent on selling the cut pipes for scrap metal and had boasted to witnesses that he would make 400 to buy a car. '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. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Greenham was handed a 15-year prison sentence for 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. 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. 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.". The tears havent stopped. Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed, investigators said this week. The police enquiry is now being classed as a criminal investigation.'. In his basis of plea, he said that he believed the gas had been turned off by Marsh. He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. 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. His reckless actions caused the . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . No sentence will ever make up for the loss of Georges life or reflect the pain and misery Greenham has caused. Why didnt it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? 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. Why didn't it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? 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 . 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We would read a bedtime story before we left. 5 A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died. 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. Her husband Darren Greenham, 44, is also charged with the same offence; . Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed in order to steal gas, Lancashire Police said. Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to manslaughter, damaging a gas . . "He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". 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.". 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. They say they now identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside the home. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Never. Published: 07:28 GMT, 26 May 2021 | Updated: 09:48 GMT, 26 May 2021. 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. The sentencing is in relation to Operation Kelton, the fatal gas explosion in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham on May 16, 2021, which . "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. They denied damaging a gas meter between January and May 2021 and the theft of gas between March and May 2021. 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 tragically continued to him taking the boys life after a drink and drug fuelled night of reckless stupidity. "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few . 2023 BBC. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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 . 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. George's parents, who described him as a "beautiful little angel", continued to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. Greenham has today been jailed for 15 years and two months after a two-day sentencing hearing at Preston Crown Court. 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. "It's his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable," she added. 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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. 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. Lancashire Police have opened a criminal probe int the case after officers identified the cause of the explosion as a cut gas pipe. 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. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next . Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster, admitted manslaughter, criminal damage and theft at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday. Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds in Heysham. 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. Peter Glenser KC, defending, said Greenham was sober for the first time in "many, many years" since being in custody awaiting sentence. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived . The victims' father held a Paw Patrol toy in memory of his son as he watched the sentencing from the public gallery. Mr Hinds delivered his own statement, placing on the stand a pillow which belonged to his boy and was recovered from the rubble. A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a two-year-old who died in a gas explosion in Lancashire. The "neighbour from hell" Darren's family lived in the adjacent property in . 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.". . Something went wrong, please try again later. Darren Greenham, 45, used . A gas blast which left a toddler dead was caused by a severed pipe in . ", The family were praised for their dignity by Judge Robert Altham. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's . 'Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed enquiries which are likely to take some considerable time. Both Marsh, of Banks Crescent, Heysham, and Sharon Greenham, now of Bowness Road, Lancaster, were bailed to appear at . 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. . A couple have denied killing their two-year-old neighbour in a huge gas explosion. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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. 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. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Greenham was facing eviction proceedings on his property and was hoping to make money from the pipes he cut, according to the prosecution. "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. 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. This is George Arthur Hinds. 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. 04 October 2022. October 4, 2022, 12:51 PM. 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. 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. He wrote: Words cant describe what the last week has done to me and Vicki. and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were charged with manslaughter and theft. "Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge. Read about our approach to external linking. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.. 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. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. 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. . 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. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. 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. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. 'Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge.'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Its his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable.. 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A couple have denied unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion. 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. Both are due to stand trial at Preston Crown Court on 4 October. 'The tears haven't stopped. 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. 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. Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion. Vicki Studholme, George's mother, who had previously referred to Greenham as the "neighbour from hell", was also in attendance at the sentencing hearing. 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. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, entered not guilty pleas to a charge of manslaughter over the death . 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. The court heard the explosion, which happened at about 02:35 BST on 16 May 2021, destroyed the council-owned property where Greenham lived. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded in the blast that killed two-year-old George Hinds. Another defendant, Paul Marsh, who was said to have altered the gas meter in Greenhams property so gas could be received for free, was charged with damaging a gas meter and theft of gas, but died before his trial. 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. Sign up. News you can trust since 1837. . Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. 'My little angel George sleep tight son, mummy and daddy is with you always. . Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. 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 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. Little George Hinds died in the gas explosion after being trapped in the rubble Credit: MEN Media. 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. The explosion at 2.36am on 16 May 2021 completely destroyed the defendant's council property in Heysham, Lancashire and damaged 55 others. 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. 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. His family lived in the neighbouring property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire. Love you so so so so much x.. 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. 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 '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. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. "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 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. . Please everyone dont take life for granted and look after your kids and yourselves. Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years after causing a gas explosion which killed two-year-old George Hinds in Heysham, Lancashire. Darren Greenham, 44, admitted manslaughter and theft offences after George Hinds perished in a fireball that ripped through his family's home in Heysham, Lancashire, on May 16 last year. 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. 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. 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. 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.. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. I had everything I ever wanted. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. They are "truly remarkable people", he said. Georges parents were also injured and rushed to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering as they reel from the loss of their boy. He was also given one month concurrent for theft of gas and damage to a gas meter. . 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. Darren Greenham, 45, had cut a pipe to 'make a bit of money'. Having to say goodbye for one last time, I cant even describe in words what this felt like. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Four other people were also hurt when the two houses were destroyed and a third was damaged. He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to Georges manslaughter. He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.. 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. His parents were also injured in the incident. The comments below have been moderated in advance. 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. 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