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. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. It left two neighbouring terraced houses severely damaged and a further 55 properties in the area were also affected. And most importantly a life lost. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. What's he waiting for? 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. HP10 9TY. George's parents were taken to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering as they reel from . Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. 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. 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. Darren Greenham, 45, had cut a pipe to 'make a bit of money'. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 'The tears haven't stopped. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster, admitted manslaughter, criminal damage and theft at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday. I really mean that. 20, Mallowdale Avenue. 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. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. 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. Greenham was handed a 15 year sentence for manslaughter and an additional month for each of the other offences. 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The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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 . contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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. ", 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.". A Gannett Company. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. 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Darren Greenham previously admitted killing two-year-old George Hinds in a gas explosion in Lancashire; . He also accepted being under the influence of drink and drugs when he cut the pipes. Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. As things stand, the case will be opened on October 4 and Darren Greenham will be sentenced on October 5. Love you so so so so much x.. ", The family were praised for their dignity by Judge Robert Altham. All because Darren Greenham decided to cut a gas pipe.". '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. 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. 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster . 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.. In a tribute issued after the youngster's death, his "devastated" parents Vicky and Stephen said: "He was so precious to us. 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.". His dad Stephen said his family had been "devastated" by Greenham, "just for selling . Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. His wife Sharon Greenham, 51, is due to stand trial on October 4 charged with the same . Firefighters, police and paramedics scrambled to Mallowdale Avenue at around 2.30am after residents were woken by the sound of a blast. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, are accused of the manslaughter of George Arthur Hinds. He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the . Two homes completely collapsed as a result of the explosion, while another was seriously damaged. ", 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. 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. 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. 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The house, the car, my possessions can all be replaced but George never can be. Anything we can do that might relieve a bit of pressure and a little bit of stress for those involved is worth doing.'. Sentencing him for manslaughter at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday, Recorder of Preston Judge Robert Altham said: Mr Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. It tragically continued to him taking the boys life after a drink and drug fuelled night of reckless stupidity. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. Timothy Cray KC, prosecuting, said Greenham had been facing eviction proceedings and had been cutting pipes in the property with the intention of selling them for scrap. 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". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Darren Greenham, 45, boasted to witnesses that . A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a two-year-old who died in a gas explosion in Lancashire. Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. 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. He died before he could be brought to justice. Peter Glenser KC, defending, said Greenham was sober for the first time in "many, many years" since being in custody awaiting sentence. He wrote: Words cant describe what the last week has done to me and Vicki. The judge listed anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. 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. Published: 07:28 GMT, 26 May 2021 | Updated: 09:48 GMT, 26 May 2021. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Greenham was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of George Hinds. Darren Greenham was handed 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter following the gas explosion which killed George Hinds. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. I can't describe in words how much I miss him. On Friday, Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion. 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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. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. They say they now identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside the home. 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. Editors' Code of Practice. He said: Seeing my son in his Paw Patrol coffin in the chapel of rest was heart-rending. Members of George's family watched proceedings from the front row of the public gallery. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. Read about our approach to external linking. Nothing I can say or do will bring him back, I really wish I could. Georges heartbroken father has reportedly posted a filmed tribute on Facebook of his son reading a book about animals, next to the caption: My little boy. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Parents Vicky Studholme, 42, and Stephen Hinds, 41, also survived the blast at their Heysham, Lancashire home in the early hours of May 16 that cost their beloved son's life. 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. One neighbour described Greenham as an "accident waiting to happen". He was given 15 years and two months for manslaughter and one month each for the other two charges, to run concurrently. 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. Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds in Heysham. Preston Crown Court heard how Greenhamcut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster . The judge said: "Mr Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. 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. The sentencing is in relation to Operation Kelton, the fatal gas explosion in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham on May 16, 2021, which . The court heard that Marsh visited the home on that . Lancashire Police have opened a criminal probe int the case after officers identified the cause of the explosion as a cut gas pipe. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. George Arthur Hinds died in the explosion which destroyed his Heysham home in the early hours of May 16, 2021. "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. 04 October 2022. 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Little George Hinds died in the gas explosion after being trapped in the rubble Credit: MEN Media. They are "truly remarkable people", he said. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded and had to be pulled from the rubble. 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. George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, who died following a suspected gas explosion in Heysham. 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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. 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. The victims' father held a Paw Patrol toy in memory of his son as he watched the sentencing from the public gallery. 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. A total of 55 properties in the area were damaged. He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 4 October. 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 the explosion, which happened at about 02:35 BST on 16 May 2021, destroyed the council-owned property where Greenham lived. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Having considered the weight of evidence against him, Greenham pleaded guilty in August 2022. Lancashire Constabulary were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, at around 2.40am on May 16 2021. . 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. Police were called at 2.40am on the day in question, and were met with total devastation. Mr Hinds said: "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few quid I have lost my son, my absolute world.". '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 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 meter was also found to have been bypassed in order to steal gas, Lancashire Police said. 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". Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at . This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. A man caused the death of a two-year-old boy when he cut a pipe to sell as scrap, triggering a gas explosion. HEYSHAM, LANCASHIRE: Darren Greenham, 45, who cut a gas pipe to sell for scrap, caused a massive gas explosion that took the life of a two-year-old boy. 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. 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. 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. She asked me to because it was always me that put him to bed at night. In December 2021, Sharon Greenham, 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were . 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. His reckless actions caused the death of a completely innocent toddler, destruction to several homes and 100,000s worth of damage. READ MORE: Toddler killer given 15 years after causing lethal gas explosion. 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