", The family were praised for their dignity by Judge Robert Altham. The explosion, in Heysham, Lancashire, also left neighbours Stephen Hinds and Vicki Studholme injured and killed their two-year-old son George. The "neighbour from hell" Darren's family lived in the adjacent property in . 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. 2023 BBC. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the . 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. 5. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 4 October 2022, 0:51 pm. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. Darren and Sharon Greenham remain in hospital after the blast at their home on Sunday, May 16, which caused devastating damage to three homes. All because Darren Greenham decided to cut a gas pipe.". A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham also previously appeared in court but has since died of natural causes. I really mean that. Why didnt it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? George Hinds died after neighbour Darren Greenham cut a pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in 2021. 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.. I had everything I ever wanted. The night before the funeral, Vicki asked me to put him in his bed - thats what we called his coffin - for one last time. Editors' Code of Practice. 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. 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. ', Stephen later shared a video of him reading his son a book about animals with the caption: 'My little boy. 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. The judge said: "Mr Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. Darren Greenham, 45, had cut a pipe to 'make a bit of money'. 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. 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. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's . The explosion at 2.36am on 16 May 2021 completely destroyed the defendant's council property in Heysham, Lancashire and damaged 55 others. Firefighters, police and paramedics scrambled to Mallowdale Avenue at around 2.30am after residents were woken by the sound of a blast. Never. It was caused by Greenham cutting live gas pipes and left George dead and several others hurt. 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. 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. He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car, the court heard. 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. His reckless actions caused the death of a completely innocent toddler, destruction to several homes and 100,000s worth of damage. This resulted in an explosion, destroying several homes, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage, and killing an innocent toddler. Greenham was facing eviction proceedings on his property and was hoping to make money from the pipes he cut, according to the prosecution. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. 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". Read about our approach to external linking. The court heard how at the time of cutting the pipes, Greenham was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Today, Darren Greenham, 45, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to Georges manslaughter. Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion. VideoRecord 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. A home and a loving family. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Sentencing, Recorder Robert Altham said: Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. A gas blast which left a toddler dead was caused by a severed pipe in . 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. Lancashire Police have opened a criminal probe int the case after officers identified the cause of the explosion as a cut gas pipe. She said: 'Although we don't know any of the people personally, we don't need to know someone's name or face to help them. A couple have denied killing their two-year-old neighbour in a huge gas explosion. 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. 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, . 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. Toddler George Hinds died in the blast, which destroyed two homes and damaged another on Mallowdale Avenue on 16 May 2021. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Friday 11 February 2022 15:42, UK Image: George Hinds . 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. The police enquiry is now being classed as a criminal investigation.'. In his basis of plea, he said that he believed the gas had been turned off by Marsh. The court heard how he would regularly play loud music and taunt his neighbours and was dependent on drugs and alcohol. 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. The comments below have been moderated in advance. . 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And most importantly a life lost. Ms Studholme said: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. Darren and Sharon Greenham are fighting for their lives after the explosion that killed two-year-old neighbour George Hinds. 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.". In a tribute issued after the youngster's death, his "devastated" parents Vicky and Stephen said: "He was so precious to us. Emergency services were called to the scene in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire , in the . 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. His family lived in the neighbouring property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire. Its his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable.. . The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. News. He instead awarded 15% credit and rubbished a contention that serious injuries suffered by Greenham could be considered as mitigation. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. 'Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge.'. Read about our approach to external linking. The court heard that Marsh visited the home on that . If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 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 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in May 2021 when Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut a pipe in his home in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of the morning while . The man who caused a gas explosion at a house in Heysham which killed two-year-old George Hinds has today been jailed. The house, the car, my possessions can all be replaced but George never can be. George's parents were taken to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering as they reel from . 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. Staff arrange donations at the Hurley Flyer pub in Heysham after a gas blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses. 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". Published: 07:28 GMT, 26 May 2021 | Updated: 09:48 GMT, 26 May 2021. 5. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. That person could only be "incompetent at best", Recorder Altham says. 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. 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. In December 2021, Sharon Greenham, 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were . inaccuracy or intrusion, then please "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. Greenham showed no emotion in the dock as he was given concurrent sentences of one month for the charges of damaging the meter and theft of gas. 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. My heart is completely broken.. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. Having to say goodbye for one last time, I cant even describe in words what this felt like. 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. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. George's parents, who live in neighbouring 18 Mallowdale Avenue, have since been discharged from hospital. DeSantis won't say he's running. Sentencing him for manslaughter at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday, The Honourary Recorder of Preston Judge Robert Altham said: Mr Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. October 4, 2022, 12:51 PM. 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. 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. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. His parents were also injured in the incident. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. "It's his actions that have caused the death of George which are really unforgivable," she added. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. Darren Greenham caused a massive gas explosion by cutting gas pipes he intended to sell for scrap, Want all the latest cases and top crime stories from Lancs Live? Sharon Greenham, 52, also of Bowness Road, is also charged with manslaughter, criminal damage and theft and has denied the offences. In the early hours of May 16, 2021, 45-year-old Darren Greenham cut the pipe using an angle grinder, which caused the huge explosion that killed the little boy, George Hinds. Mr Hinds said: "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few quid I have lost my son, my absolute world.". 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. "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. 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. 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. 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. 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. Darren Greenham was handed 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter following the gas explosion which killed George Hinds. Her husband Darren Greenham, 44, is also charged with the same offence; . 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. 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. 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster . 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.". 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. 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. 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. Members of George's family watched proceedings from the front row of the public gallery. Mr Hinds delivered his own statement, placing on the stand a pillow which belonged to his boy and was recovered from the rubble. A man has admitted responsibility for the death of a two-year-old boy who perished in a . He said: Seeing my son in his Paw Patrol coffin in the chapel of rest was heart-rending. 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 . Darren Greenham . Darren Greenham, 44, has been remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and theft offences. A Gannett Company. 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 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. 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 Greenham, 45, who lived next door to the Hinds family on Mallowdale Avenue, was described as a neighbour from hell by Ms Studholme. Read about our approach to external linking. 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 killed in the blast which destroyed two homes and damaged another on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, at 02:45 BST on 16 May 2021. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . He wrote: Words cant describe what the last week has done to me and Vicki. 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. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived . Darren Greenham, 45, of Lancaster's Ambleside Avenue, was sentenced to 15 years in prison at Preston Crown Court. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. 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. A fundraiser set up in the wake of the blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses has raised more than 51,000. Despite denials in interview and again at court, Greenham later accepted that he had cut the copper pipes in his property, intending to sell them for scrap. George Arthur Hinds died in the explosion which destroyed his Heysham home in the early hours of May 16, 2021. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. They are "truly remarkable people", he said. His reckless actions caused the . The gas explosion took place in Heysham on May 16 last year. Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years after causing a gas explosion which killed two-year-old George Hinds in Heysham, Lancashire. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at . The victims' father held a Paw Patrol toy in memory of his son as he watched the sentencing from the public gallery. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Police have now completed their forensic examination of the scene and it has been handed over to the local authority, the force has said. Darren Greenham, 45, used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. I can't describe in words how much I miss him. A child's toy covered in debris was seen lying amid the wrecked homes' rubble after the two couples were pulled from the ruins. Detective Chief Insp Jane Webb, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: 'My thoughts first and foremost remain with George's family and loved ones at this time, as well as those others affected by this incident. Darren Greenham used an angle grinder to cut the pipe at his home on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, in May 2021. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Read about our approach to external linking. A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died. ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded in the blast that killed two-year-old George Hinds. HP10 9TY. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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