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. Both Marsh, of Banks Crescent, Heysham, and Sharon Greenham, now of Bowness Road, Lancaster, were bailed to appear at . This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were charged with manslaughter and theft. He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. 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. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The judge said: "Mr Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. Read about our approach to external linking. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. As well as his abusive behaviour towards those living nearby, he would play loud music at night, use drills and hammers and unsociable hours and start out of control bonfires on a frequent basis. 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. 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. "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. 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. Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. Darren Greenham, 45, of Lancaster's Ambleside Avenue, was sentenced to 15 years in prison at Preston Crown Court. 2023 BBC. 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If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A couple have denied unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion. 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. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? READ MORE: Toddler killer given 15 years after causing lethal gas explosion. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. The court heard that Marsh visited the home on that . She said: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. Toddler George Hinds died in the blast, which destroyed two homes and damaged another on Mallowdale Avenue on 16 May 2021. Two-year-old died in explosion after Darren Greenham cut pipe in Heysham home while intoxicated. He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 4 October. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. As things stand, the case will be opened on October 4 and Darren Greenham will be sentenced on October 5. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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 had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A couple accused of unlawfully killing their two-year-old neighbour in a gas explosion have denied manslaughter. 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. George Hinds was two-years-old when he died in the blast in May 2021. Published: 07:28 GMT, 26 May 2021 | Updated: 09:48 GMT, 26 May 2021. "Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge. 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. Preston Crown Court heard how Greenhamcut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework. This is George Arthur Hinds. Another defendant, Paul Marsh, who was said to have altered the gas meter in Greenhams property so gas could be received for free, was charged with damaging a gas meter and theft of gas, but died before his trial. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. All because Darren Greenham decided to cut a gas pipe.". George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. Man admits killing boy, 2, in gas explosion that left street looking like a 'war zone'. 4 October 2022, 0:51 pm. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. '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. 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. Officers found two houses collapsed, and a third property had suffered 'serious damage'. Sharon Greenham, 52, also of Bowness Road, is also charged with manslaughter, criminal damage and theft and has denied the offences. The court heard that this offence was set against a backdrop of anti-social behaviour towards his neighbours. 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. 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. 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. 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Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years for causing the death of 2-year-old 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. News you can trust since 1837. . A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died. Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to manslaughter, damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. 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 court heard the explosion, which happened at about 02:35 BST on 16 May 2021, destroyed the council-owned property where Greenham lived. "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. They are "truly remarkable people", he said. Sharon Greenham, 51, and 44-year-old Darren Greenham pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to manslaughter, damaging a gas . Why didnt it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. He said: Seeing my son in his Paw Patrol coffin in the chapel of rest was heart-rending. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, are accused of the manslaughter of George Arthur Hinds. A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a two-year-old who died in a gas explosion in Lancashire. 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. George's parents, who live in neighbouring 18 Mallowdale Avenue, have since been discharged from hospital. 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? Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 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. Greenham was handed a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter, damaging a gas meter, and theft of gas. Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.. 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. 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 explosion, in Heysham, Lancashire, also left neighbours Stephen Hinds and Vicki Studholme injured and killed their two-year-old son George. His reckless actions caused the death of a completely innocent toddler, destruction to several homes and 100,000s worth of damage. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next door. The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed in order to steal gas, Lancashire Police said. It left two neighbouring terraced houses severely damaged and a further 55 properties in the area were also affected. 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. She asked me to because it was always me that put him to bed at night. A 52-year-old woman from Lancashire will face a trial over an allegation of theft of gas at a later date. Pictured: Married couple Darren, 44, and Sharon Greenham, 50, are fighting for their lives in hospital after a gas explosion at their home in Heysham, Lancashire, which police investigators believe was caused by pipe which had been cut in their house, George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, was killed by the blast on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, and police have since launched a criminal investigation after it was discovered a gas pipe had been cut in one of the homes, An aerial view of the devastation caused by the gas explosion in Heysham which has completely destroyed two homes, Pictured: Emergency workers at the scene of the gas explosion, in which two-year-old George Arthur Hinds was killed and Darren and Sharon Greenham were seriously injured in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire, on Sunday May 16. Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed, investigators said this week. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. 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. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Love you so so so so much x.. 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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. In emotional victim personal statements, Georges parents Stephen Hinds and Vicky Studholme told the court of their heartbreak and pain suffered at the hands of Greenham. 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. 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". ", 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 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. News. 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". 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. Darren Greenham confessed to killing George Hinds after causing a gas explosion in Heysham while drunk and high, and all because he wanted to sell the copper piping in his house for 400. Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster . 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 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. The court heard Greenham, who suffered a serious head injury and lost much of the use of his right hand in the explosion, had been facing eviction proceedings when he cut the pipes in the property. 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. 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. Firefighters, police and paramedics scrambled to Mallowdale Avenue at around 2.30am after residents were woken by the sound of a blast. 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. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. That person could only be "incompetent at best", Recorder Altham says. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. Around 20 minutes later, a huge explosion rocked the street in Heysham, Lancashire . The comments below have been moderated in advance. 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. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. 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. Comments have been closed on this article. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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. A co-defendant, Paul Marsh, was accused of damaging the gas meter in Greenhams home to cut bills. To describe Darren as the neighbour from hell would be a massive understatement. Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham also previously appeared in court but has since died of natural causes. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the . 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 . During that time, with a clear smell and sound of gas leaking, Greenham continued cutting pipes as neighbours slept on either side of his home.. Read about our approach to external linking. She added: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. Read about our approach to external linking. He also accepted being under the influence of drink and drugs when he cut the pipes. Share on Facebook; . 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. Editors' Code of Practice. 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. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. The house, the car, my possessions can all be replaced but George never can be. He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". Lancashire Constabulary were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, at around 2.40am on May 16 2021. . He also pleaded guilty to theft from a meter/automatic . Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years after causing a gas explosion which killed two-year-old George Hinds in Heysham, Lancashire. The victims' father held a Paw Patrol toy in memory of his son as he watched the sentencing from the public gallery. The gas meter was also found to have been bypassed so he could steal gas. The gas explosion took place in Heysham on May 16 last year. A couple have denied killing their two-year-old neighbour in a huge gas explosion. His wife Sharon Greenham, 51, is due to stand trial on October 4 charged with the same . Two other people a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - were taken to hospital with injuries described as critical following the blast. 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. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 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. . What's he waiting for? The sentencing is in relation to Operation Kelton, the fatal gas explosion in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham on May 16, 2021, which . Having considered the weight of evidence against him, Greenham pleaded guilty in August 2022. What's he waiting for? The court heard how at the time of cutting the pipes, Greenham was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The explosion at 2.36am on 16 May 2021 completely destroyed the defendant's council property in Heysham, Lancashire and damaged 55 others. 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. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can That night, while high on drink and drugs, he took an angle grinder to copper pipes around the house unaware that the gas supply had not been switched off. A police investigation found the cause of the explosion to be a gas pipe which had been cut. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. She then 'had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son'. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to Georges manslaughter. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. 'The tears haven't stopped. Sign up. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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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. The court heard the gas meter in the property had been altered so Greenham could receive gas without paying for it. On the night of the explosion, Greenham had arranged for the gas supply to be turned off by another person. Josh Halliday North of England correspondent. 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. A Gannett Company. "We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. 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. 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