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. Toddler George Hinds died in the blast, which destroyed two homes and damaged another on Mallowdale Avenue on 16 May 2021. His dad Stephen said his family had been "devastated" by Greenham, "just for selling . The court heard the gas meter in the property had been altered so Greenham could receive gas without paying for it. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's . 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. Credit: Lancashire Police George's father Stephen Hinds . George's parents, who described him as a "beautiful little angel", continued to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. 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. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. And most importantly a life lost. Love you so so so so much x.. Greenham cut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework, and bypassed the meter to . 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. 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.". It was caused by Greenham cutting live gas pipes and left George dead and several others hurt. Both are due to stand trial at Preston Crown Court on 4 October. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived . My heart is completely broken.. 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. "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.. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. 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. He lived 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. "Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge. The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed in order to steal gas, Lancashire Police said. Lancashire Constabulary were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, at around 2.40am on May 16 2021. . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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.. 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. Following his sentencing, DCI Jane Webb, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: Greenham is a truly selfish and wicked man whose main motivation in the build-up to the fatal explosion was financial greed. Staff arrange donations at the Hurley Flyer pub in Heysham after a gas blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses. He was also given one month concurrent for theft of gas and damage to a gas meter. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 couple have denied killing their two-year-old neighbour in a huge gas explosion. Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to manslaughter, damaging a gas . 'The tears haven't stopped. 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Four other people were also hurt when the two houses were destroyed and a third was damaged. George Hinds died after neighbour Darren Greenham cut a pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in 2021. Anything we can do that might relieve a bit of pressure and a little bit of stress for those involved is worth doing.'. Her husband Darren Greenham, 44, is also charged with the same offence; . 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. Mr Hinds said: "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few quid I have lost my son, my absolute world.". She asked me to because it was always me that put him to bed at night. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. His wife Sharon Greenham, 51, is due to stand trial on October 4 charged with the same . To describe Darren as the neighbour from hell would be a massive understatement. A Gannett Company. 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. 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. Greenham has today been jailed for 15 years and two months after a two-day sentencing hearing at Preston Crown Court. 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. 04 October 2022. 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. Both Marsh, of Banks Crescent, Heysham, and Sharon Greenham, now of Bowness Road, Lancaster, were bailed to appear at . Man admits killing boy, 2, in gas explosion that left street looking like a 'war zone'. The explosion completely destroyed GreenhamsLancashireCounty Council-owned property and caused severe damage to the two neighbouring terraced properties. 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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 . 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Darren and Sharon Greenham are fighting for their lives after the explosion that killed two-year-old neighbour George Hinds. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, are accused of the manslaughter of George Arthur Hinds. 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. 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. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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The gas explosion took place in Heysham on May 16 last year. Emergency services were called to the scene in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire , in the . Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. Please everyone don't take life for granted and look after your kids and yourselves. Two homes completely collapsed as a result of the explosion, while another was seriously damaged. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year. Its his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable.. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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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. Having to say goodbye for one last time, I cant even describe in words what this felt like. He also accepted being under the influence of drink and drugs when he cut the pipes. 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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. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in May 2021, Emergency workers at the scene of the gas explosion last May, Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the explosion. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . A co-defendant, Paul Marsh, was accused of damaging the gas meter in Greenhams home to cut bills. 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. "This included sickening abuse and insults directed at his neighbours, setting bonfires in his garden and dousing items in petrol, regular late-night DIY activities and more. In December 2021, Sharon Greenham, 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were . 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. It left two neighbouring terraced houses severely damaged and a further 55 properties in the area were also affected. 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 . "George was particularly close to my mum, she looked after him, she idolised him and he idolised her. Little did I know this would be taken away by Darren Greenham who irresponsibly decided to cut a gas pipe and cause a gas explosion. Please report any comments that break our rules. DeSantis won't say he's running. Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed, investigators said this week. All because Darren Greenham decided to cut a gas pipe.". 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. 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. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. Greenham, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter, damaging a gas meter and theft of gas, was sentenced to 15 years in jail at Preston Crown Court. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. A fundraiser set up to help the residents of Mallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. Why didnt it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to 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. . Appearing in the dock at Preston Crown Court today, Darren Greenham, 44, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded and had to be pulled from the rubble. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Greenham, 45, who lived next door to the Hinds family on Mallowdale Avenue, was described as a neighbour from hell by Ms Studholme. The judge said: "Mr Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. 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. 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. 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. George Hinds died when Darren Greenham, described as a "neighbour from hell", cut a gas pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021, . 5 Stephen posted a heartfelt tribute to his little boy on Facebook, according to The Sun. 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. Please everyone dont take life for granted and look after your kids and yourselves. ", 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 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. I will never forgive him. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. I am absolutely heartbroken. 2023 BBC. Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.. . 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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 and his wife Sharon Greenham (Facebook/ Darren Greenham) According to the outlet, locals have described the impact to be "like a bomb going off" and dirt and debris covered . The court heard that this offence was set against a backdrop of anti-social behaviour towards his neighbours. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. 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. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. 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. 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Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the . At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. The court heard how he would regularly play loud music and taunt his neighbours and was dependent on drugs and alcohol. On the night of the explosion, Greenham had arranged for the gas supply to be turned off by another person. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next . 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