2023 BBC. Heather Brandwood, manager of the Hurley Flyer pub, set up a GoFundMe appeal after seeing the explosion on the news and also helped collect donations of basics including clothing and toiletries in the aftermath of the explosion. 5 "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to "He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". 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. In a tribute issued after the youngster's death, his "devastated" parents Vicky and Stephen said: "He was so precious to us. A. . Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Anything we can do that might relieve a bit of pressure and a little bit of stress for those involved is worth doing.'. George's parents, who live in neighbouring 18 Mallowdale Avenue, have since been discharged from hospital. George Hinds died after neighbour Darren Greenham cut a pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in 2021. The drunk and drugged up neighbour whose reckless actions caused a huge gas explosion, killing a two-year-old boy, has been jailed for 15 years. The victims' father held a Paw Patrol toy in memory of his son as he watched the sentencing from the public gallery. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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? 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. Sharon Greenham, 52, also of Bowness Road, is also charged with manslaughter, criminal damage and theft and has denied the offences. Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. 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 . He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car, the court heard. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . The house, the car, my possessions can all be replaced but George never can be. 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. He was given 15 years and two months for manslaughter and one month each for the other two charges, to run concurrently. "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This resulted in an explosion, destroying several homes, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage, and killing an innocent toddler. 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. 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.". ", 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. He said it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived . 'Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge.'. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, entered not guilty pleas to a charge of manslaughter over the death . Stephen posted a heartfelt tribute to his little boy on Facebook, according to The Sun. Darren Greenham has stolen the opportunity for my mum and Stephen's mum and dad to be grandparents. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Appearing in the dock at Preston Crown Court today, Darren Greenham, 44, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. Credit: PA Images. Comments have been closed on this article. "Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge. 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 gas meter was also found to have been bypassed so he could steal gas. Emergency services had been called to the scene on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. The explosion at 2.36am on 16 May 2021 completely destroyed the defendant's council property in Heysham, Lancashire and damaged 55 others. 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. The court heard a total of 55 properties were damaged in the blast, which happened at 2.36am. 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. 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.". Around 20 minutes later, a huge explosion rocked the street in Heysham, Lancashire . 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His family lived in the neighbouring property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire. He adds that expert evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. George Hinds, two, was killed in the explosion in Heysham, Lancs, back in May. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. '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. A Gannett Company. 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. 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. 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. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. . 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. My little angel George sleep tight son, mummy and daddy is with you always. Lancashire Constabulary were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, at around 2.40am on May 16 2021. . 20, Mallowdale Avenue. Greenham was handed a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter, damaging a gas meter, and theft of gas. Darren Greenham, 45, had cut a pipe to 'make a bit of money'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A man has admitted responsibility for the death of a two-year-old boy who perished in a . Officers found two houses collapsed, and a third property had suffered 'serious damage'. This man has been jailed. 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. 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. Having to say goodbye for one last time, I cant even describe in words what this felt like. DeSantis won't say he's running. Both Marsh, of Banks Crescent, Heysham, and Sharon Greenham, now of Bowness Road, Lancaster, were bailed to appear at . . A couple have denied killing their two-year-old neighbour in a huge gas explosion. . The explosion completely destroyed GreenhamsLancashireCounty Council-owned property and caused severe damage to the two neighbouring terraced properties. Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. Her husband Darren Greenham, 44, is also charged with the same offence; . 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. 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. 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. 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. He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Preston Crown Court heard how Greenhamcut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework. 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. 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. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion. His reckless actions caused the . George Hinds was two-years-old when he died in the blast in May 2021. Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to manslaughter, damaging a gas . 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. "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. "It's his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable," she added. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. His dad Stephen said his family had been "devastated" by Greenham, "just for selling . What's he waiting for? 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Ms Studholme said: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. The 'broken' parents of Heysham toddler George Hinds have spoken out about their son's death after a man was jailed for his manslaughter. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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