The explosion that took place on May 16, at around 2.36am, destroyed Greenham's property and damaged 55 others. 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. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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'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. Despite denials in interview and again at court, Greenham later accepted that he had cut the copper pipes in his property, intending to sell them for scrap. He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. 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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. They denied damaging a gas meter between January and May 2021 and the theft of gas between March and May 2021. ', Stephen later shared a video of him reading his son a book about animals with the caption: 'My little boy. 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. "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few . Editors' Code of Practice. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Sign up. It left two neighbouring terraced houses severely damaged and a further 55 properties in the area were also affected. 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. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. 4 October 2022, 0:51 pm. 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". 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. The explosion completely destroyed GreenhamsLancashireCounty Council-owned property and caused severe damage to the two neighbouring terraced properties. Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion. 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. Please report any comments that break our rules. His family lived in the neighbouring property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire. In a statement, George's mother Vicki Studholme said she felt "unsafe" in her home because of Greenham, a "neighbour from hell" who she said made threats of violence towards her, her husband and their son. Darren Greenham, 45, was trying to extract the metal to sell for scrap to fund his addiction in the early hours of May 16 last year in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire. Sharon and Darren Greenham (Image: Facebook) A husband and wife have appeared in court charged with causing a gas explosion which killed a two-year-old boy. Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. Darren and Sharon Greenham remain in hospital after the blast at their home on Sunday, May 16, which caused devastating damage to three homes. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Comments have been closed on this article. The court heard how at the time of cutting the pipes, Greenham was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. 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, 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. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "Never, ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.". 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. 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. Darren Greenham . She added: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. 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.". Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. He died before he could be brought to justice. Having to say goodbye for one last time, I cant even describe in words what this felt like. 5 Darren Greenham, 45, had cut a pipe to 'make a bit of money'. 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. . He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him., Speaking outside court after the sentencing, Detective Chief Inspector Jane Webb said: Darren 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 anybodys safety. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. This resulted in an explosion, destroying several homes, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage, and killing an innocent toddler. 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. 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. 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. Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. 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? George Arthur Hinds died in the explosion which destroyed his Heysham home in the early hours of May 16, 2021. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A man has admitted responsibility for the death of a two-year-old boy who perished in a . 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. 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. ", The family were praised for their dignity by Judge Robert Altham. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left 'without anything' as their home, car and possessions were all destroyed. He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. Darren and Sharon Greenham are fighting for their lives after the explosion that killed two-year-old neighbour George Hinds. The sentencing is in relation to Operation Kelton, the fatal gas explosion in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham on May 16, 2021, which . Nothing I can say or do will bring him back, I really wish I could. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds in Heysham. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. 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. Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years after causing a gas explosion which killed two-year-old George Hinds in Heysham, Lancashire. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. 20, Mallowdale Avenue. DeSantis won't say he's running. Both are due to stand trial at Preston Crown Court on 4 October. Members of George's family watched proceedings from the front row of the public gallery. 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. "George was particularly close to my mum, she looked after him, she idolised him and he idolised her. Darren Greenham, 45, boasted to witnesses that . The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next door. Share on Facebook; . I really mean that. Its his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable.. That person could only be "incompetent at best", Recorder Altham says. He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". ", 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.". It tragically continued to him taking the boys life after a drink and drug fuelled night of reckless stupidity. George's parents were taken to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering as they reel from . Why didn't it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He was forced to listen as Recorder Robert Altham outlined his dangerous behaviour which led to the death of much loved toddler George Hinds. Both Marsh, of Banks Crescent, Heysham, and Sharon Greenham, now of Bowness Road, Lancaster, were bailed to appear at . Having considered the weight of evidence against him, Greenham pleaded guilty in August 2022. The court heard that this offence was set against a backdrop of anti-social behaviour towards his neighbours. 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. 2023 BBC. Greenham was facing eviction proceedings on his property and was hoping to make money from the pipes he cut, according to the prosecution. Darren Greenham was handed 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter following the gas explosion which killed George Hinds. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Man admits killing boy, 2, in gas explosion that left street looking like a 'war zone'. 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. The court heard a total of 55 properties were damaged in the blast, which happened at 2.36am. This man has been jailed. October 4, 2022, 12:51 PM. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. 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. Darren Greenham, 45, used . They say they now identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside the home. I had everything I ever wanted. His reckless actions caused the . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Ms Brandwood said: 'The general public has been fantastic. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Greenham, 45, who lived next door to the Hinds family on Mallowdale Avenue, was described as a neighbour from hell by Ms Studholme. 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. 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. 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, . SIGN UP for our newsletter : Get the latest stories delivered straight to you The judge listed anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. 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. News you can trust since 1837. . "It's his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable," she added. 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. Mr Hinds delivered his own statement, placing on the stand a pillow which belonged to his boy and was recovered from the rubble. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. No sentence will ever make up for the loss of Georges life or reflect the pain and misery Greenham has caused. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? 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.". This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Darren Greenham, 45, had cut a pipe to 'make a bit of money'. '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. The house, the car, my possessions can all be replaced but George never can be. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? The victims' father held a Paw Patrol toy in memory of his son as he watched the sentencing from the public gallery. '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. 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. His parents were also injured in the incident. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster . 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. The tears havent stopped. A couple accused of unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion have denied manslaughter. 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. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, are accused of the manslaughter of George Arthur Hinds. Sharon Greenham, 52, also of Bowness Road, is also charged with manslaughter, criminal damage and theft and has denied the offences. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. The explosion at 2.36am on 16 May 2021 completely destroyed the defendant's council property in Heysham, Lancashire and damaged 55 others. Greenham showed no emotion in the dock as he was given concurrent sentences of one month for the charges of damaging the meter and theft of gas. 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