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. Read about our approach to external linking. Staff arrange donations at the Hurley Flyer pub in Heysham after a gas blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. DeSantis won't say he's running. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next door. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded and had to be pulled from the rubble. 4 October 2022, 0:51 pm. 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.". The man who caused a gas explosion at a house in Heysham which killed two-year-old George Hinds has today been jailed. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next . He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car, the court heard. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Why didn't it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? 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". This resulted in an explosion, destroying several homes, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage, and killing an innocent toddler. 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. 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.". "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few . ', Pictured: the ruins of two terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham completely destroyed by an explosion, The scene on the following morning at Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham after a gas explosion completely destroyed both houses, Pictured: The homes in Heysham (pictured in September 2016) where married couple Darren and Sharon Greenham lived (right) and Stephen Hinds and Vicki Studholme lived with their two-year-old son George (left) in Mallowdale Avenue, Huge urgent police search for missing baby of Constance Marten, Chaos at schools after pupils protest over uniform and toilet policies, TikTok video shows Unity Academy Blackpool pupils protesting, Mallorca sees significant snowfall in unseasonable freak weather, Police search allotment sheds for Constance Marten's missing baby, Police: Urgent search for Constance Marten's missing baby, Steve Baker: Brexit 'cost me my mental health. My heart is completely broken.. George Hinds, two, was killed in the explosion in Heysham, Lancs, back in May. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. George's parents, who described him as a "beautiful little angel", continued to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. Little George Hinds died in the gas explosion after being trapped in the rubble Credit: MEN Media. The night before the funeral, Vicki asked me to put him in his bed - thats what we called his coffin - for one last time. Two other people a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - were taken to hospital with injuries described as critical following the blast. The court heard that Marsh visited the home on that . 5. 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 had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. George Hinds died after neighbour Darren Greenham cut a pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in 2021. 20, Mallowdale Avenue. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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. Fuelled with petrol and causing thick black smoke, one of these would require firefighters to attend after spreading out of control to a border fence and another could be seen two miles away. "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. '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. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, entered not guilty pleas to a charge of manslaughter over the death . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. . Read about our approach to external linking. 'Nothing I can say or do will bring him back, I really wish I could. Sentencing, Recorder Robert Altham said: Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. 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. 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READ MORE: Man died for 20 seconds only for stranger to save his life on side of the road. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, are accused of the manslaughter of George Arthur Hinds. 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 . One on occasion, the fire spread to a border fence and another time smoke could be seen two miles away. 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. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the . "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. 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. He wrote: Words cant describe what the last week has done to me and Vicki. Why didnt it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. Share on Facebook; . 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. 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. A couple have denied killing their two-year-old neighbour in a huge gas explosion. Darren Greenham was handed 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter following the gas explosion which killed George Hinds. Sentencing him, Recorder of Preston Judge Robert Altham said he was a "selfish and disruptive neighbour". Darren Greenham, 45, had cut a pipe to 'make a bit of money'. 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. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year. He was given 15 years and two months for manslaughter and one month each for the other two charges, to run concurrently. 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. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. Credit: Lancashire Police George's father Stephen Hinds . Darren Greenham has stolen the opportunity for my mum and Stephen's mum and dad to be grandparents. Nothing can ever make up for the loss of George in such tragic circumstances, my thoughts are very much with his family, who have carried themselves throughout the distressing proceedings in a dignified and exemplary manner and who I hope can find some comfort in knowing Greenham has been brought to justice.. Darren Greenham . A "neighbour from hell" who caused a gas explosion which killed a two-year-old boy after cutting a pipe to sell for scrap metal has been jailed. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The court heard how he would regularly play loud music and taunt his neighbours and was dependent on drugs and alcohol. A couple accused of unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion have denied manslaughter. 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. Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years after causing a gas explosion which killed two-year-old George Hinds in Heysham, Lancashire. Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham also previously appeared in court but has since died of natural causes. 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The judge said: "Mr Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. Never. A Gannett Company. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Darren Greenham, 45 . Peter Glenser KC, defending, said Greenham was sober for the first time in "many, many years" since being in custody awaiting sentence. George's father Stephen Hinds clutched a Paw Patrol toy as he watched the sentencing from the public gallery with George's mother, Vicki Studholme, and a number of other neighbours. George Arthur Hinds died in the explosion which destroyed his Heysham home in the early hours of May 16, 2021. ", 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. 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.". Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. A 52-year-old woman from Lancashire will face a trial over an allegation of theft of gas at a later date. 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. A home and a loving family. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Stephen posted a heartfelt tribute to his little boy on Facebook, according to The Sun. His dad Stephen said his family had been "devastated" by Greenham, "just for selling . "He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". He also pleaded guilty to theft from a meter/automatic . 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. 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. 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. After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. 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. Anything we can do that might relieve a bit of pressure and a little bit of stress for those involved is worth doing.'. A couple fighting for their lives after their toddler neighbour was killed in an explosion that ripped apart two homes have been pictured for the first time. 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His reckless actions caused the death of a completely innocent toddler, destruction to several homes and 100,000s worth of damage. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. 2023 BBC. What's he waiting for? 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. A couple have denied unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. The comments below have been moderated in advance. 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.. 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. He added it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". Four other people were also hurt when the two houses were destroyed and a third was damaged. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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. She added: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. ", The family were praised for their dignity by Judge Robert Altham. 'My little angel George sleep tight son, mummy and daddy is with you always. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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. The court heard the explosion, which happened at about 02:35 BST on 16 May 2021, destroyed the council-owned property where Greenham lived. DeSantis won't say he's running. Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. 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. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster . 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. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster, admitted manslaughter, criminal damage and theft at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. Darren Greenham, 45, of Lancaster's Ambleside Avenue, was sentenced to 15 years in prison at Preston Crown Court. 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. Her husband Darren Greenham, 44, is also charged with the same offence; . Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to manslaughter, damaging a gas . Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. A. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Darren Greenham, 45, used . At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. The explosion, in Heysham, Lancashire, also left neighbours Stephen Hinds and Vicki Studholme injured and killed their two-year-old son George. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. . 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.". 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. Credit: PA Images. 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. "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 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. ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? A fundraiser set up to help the residents of Mallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Having to say goodbye for one last time, I cant even describe in words what this felt like. The victims' father held a Paw Patrol toy in memory of his son as he watched the sentencing from the public gallery. Darren Greenham. 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. 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. 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. 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. '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. 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 and Sharon Greenham remain in hospital after the blast at their home on Sunday, May 16, which caused devastating damage to three homes. 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. '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. 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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 today, Darren Greenham, 44, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. . 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. 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. Firefighters, police and paramedics scrambled to Mallowdale Avenue at around 2.30am after residents were woken by the sound of a blast. No-one should put their child to bed at night, in a place of safety, and not be able to see them alive again. One neighbour described Greenham as an "accident waiting to happen". 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. Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. Toddler George Hinds died in the blast, which destroyed two homes and damaged another on Mallowdale Avenue on 16 May 2021. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Members of George's family watched proceedings from the front row of the public gallery. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived . 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 'broken' parents of Heysham toddler George Hinds have spoken out about their son's death after a man was jailed for his manslaughter. My little angel George sleep tight son, mummy and daddy is with you always. 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. I really mean that. He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 4 October. 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