Both Marsh, of Banks Crescent, Heysham, and Sharon Greenham, now of Bowness Road, Lancaster, were bailed to appear at . She added: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. What's he waiting for? Read about our approach to external linking. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died. 5. 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. We would go and see him every day and hold him. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Greenham was handed a 15 year sentence for manslaughter and an additional month for each of the other offences. '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 third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. "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. 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. 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. George's parents, who described him as a "beautiful little angel", continued to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. A 52-year-old woman from Lancashire will face a trial over an allegation of theft of gas at a later date. Please everyone dont take life for granted and look after your kids and yourselves. Why didn't it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. Darren Greenham . 5. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the pipe in the early hours of May 16 last year, causing the huge explosion which killed George Hinds, whose family lived in the neighbouring property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire, Preston Crown Court heard on Tuesday. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Around 20 minutes later, a huge explosion rocked the street in Heysham, Lancashire . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He was also given one month concurrent for theft of gas and damage to a gas meter. Darren, 44, and Sharon Greenham, 50, remain in hospital after a gas explosion at their home in Heysham Police believe gas pipe was cut in their home causing a devastating explosion which destroyed . Appearing in the dock at Preston Crown Court today, Darren Greenham, 44, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. 5 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. Lancashire Police said in a statement: 'Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion and have now identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside No. 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. 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. 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. They say they now identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside the home. Sign up. Families had to be evacuated and to this day Georges parents have left living in a caravan, reliant on the generosity of others, having had to borrow money for the first time in their lives. Darren and Sharon Greenham are fighting for their lives after the explosion that killed two-year-old neighbour George Hinds. "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.. 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. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Young child killed in devastating explosion which destroyed houses, Sharon and Darren Greenham are fighting for their lives after the blast that killed their two-year-old neighbour, George Hinds, two, died in the Heysham explosion police are now probing as a criminal investigation, The Greenhams were badly wounded when the gas explosion reduced their home and their neighbours' house to ruins, A child's toy is seen in the rubble of the scene of the gas explosion in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, The family's house was reduced to a pile of rubble in the blast. 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. He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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 . In a tribute issued after the youngster's death, his "devastated" parents Vicky and Stephen said: "He was so precious to us. He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car, the court heard. 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Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to Georges manslaughter. DeSantis won't say he's running. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. The victims' father held a Paw Patrol toy in memory of his son as he watched the sentencing from the public gallery. 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.. 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. A total of 55 properties in the area were damaged. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Darren Greenham. His reckless actions caused the . 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". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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.". 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. 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. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. 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. 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. "Darren Greenham is a truly selfish and wicked man whose main motivation in the build-up to the fatal explosion was financial greed. 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. News. "George was particularly close to my mum, she looked after him, she idolised him and he idolised her. The tears havent stopped. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. HP10 9TY. Recorder Robert Altham said it was a miracle no-one else was killed, adding the defendant was likely unaware of the obvious smell and sound of the gas leak due to being intoxicated. 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? The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Two-year-old died in explosion after Darren Greenham cut pipe in Heysham home while intoxicated. "Never, ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.". A police investigation found the cause of the explosion to be a gas pipe which had been cut. 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. Mr Hinds, who wore a blue Paw Patrol tie and took a Paw Patrol toy into the witness box with him, said: "It makes my blood boil now, I always did the right thing and reported it to the council and the police, nothing was ever done.". He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. 11:20, 11 FEB 2022. 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. He was forced to listen as Recorder Robert Altham outlined his dangerous behaviour which led to the death of much loved toddler George Hinds. 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. 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. Sentencing, Recorder Robert Altham said: Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. He was given 15 years and two months for manslaughter and one month each for the other two charges, to run concurrently. I really mean that. George Hinds was killed in the blast which destroyed two homes and damaged another on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, at 02:45 BST on 16 May 2021. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. The police enquiry is now being classed as a criminal investigation.'. 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. A home and a loving family. 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. The explosion that took place on May 16, at around 2.36am, destroyed Greenham's property and damaged 55 others. READ MORE: Toddler killer given 15 years after causing lethal gas explosion. 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 manslaughter, damaging a gas . 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