Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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". 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, . At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. His reckless actions caused the death of a completely innocent toddler, destruction to several homes and 100,000s worth of damage. Emergency services had been called to the scene on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded and had to be pulled from the rubble. 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.". Darren Greenham. . These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Emergency services were called to the scene in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire , in the . This man has been jailed. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 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. 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. George's parents, who described him as a "beautiful little angel", continued to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. I will never forgive him. One neighbour described Greenham as an "accident waiting to happen". 2023 BBC. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left 'without anything' as their home, car and possessions were all destroyed. and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were charged with manslaughter and theft. 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. George Hinds died after neighbour Darren Greenham cut a pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in 2021. 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 listed anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. 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. 2023 BBC. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, are accused of the manslaughter of George Arthur Hinds. Darren Greenham, 45, used . 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. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. "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. Appearing in the dock at Preston Crown Court today (October 5), Darren Greenham, 44, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. 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 Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, was remanded back into custody to be sentenced at a later date after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of George Hinds. 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. In a tribute issued after the youngster's death, his "devastated" parents Vicky and Stephen said: "He was so precious to us. A Gannett Company. On Friday, Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed, investigators said this week. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, entered not guilty pleas to a charge of manslaughter over the death . inaccuracy or intrusion, then please And most importantly a life lost. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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. Greenham was handed a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter, damaging a gas meter, and theft of gas. George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, who died following a suspected gas explosion in Heysham. A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died. 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', Stephen later shared a video of him reading his son a book about animals with the caption: 'My little boy. Greenham was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of George Hinds. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. Sharon Greenham, 52, also of Bowness Road, is also charged with manslaughter, criminal damage and theft and has denied the offences. He adds that expert evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . 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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. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 4 October 2022, 0:51 pm. 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. The comments below have been moderated in advance. At 5.15am Sunday morning my little boy was pronounced dead after two hours 15 minutes trying to bring him back. 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, . As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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 . In December 2021, Sharon Greenham, 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, were . 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. Please everyone don't take life for granted and look after your kids and yourselves. Greenham cut a gas pipe in his own property with an angle grinder, planning to steal the pipework, and bypassed the meter to . Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? '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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. His parents were also injured in the incident. ", The family were praised for their dignity by Judge Robert Altham. He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. 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. 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. Credit: PA Images. Greenham, 45, who lived next door to the Hinds family on Mallowdale Avenue, was described as a neighbour from hell by Ms Studholme. He was forced to listen as Recorder Robert Altham outlined his dangerous behaviour which led to the death of much loved toddler George Hinds. Two other people a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - were taken to hospital with injuries described as critical following the blast. George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. ", 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.". 'Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed enquiries which are likely to take some considerable time. He said it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 4 October. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Why didn't it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? Greenham, who suffered a serious head injury and lost most of the use of his right hand in the blast, pleaded guilty in August to manslaughter, damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. The court heard a total of 55 properties were damaged in the blast, which happened at 2.36am. 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. She asked me to because it was always me that put him to bed at night. "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. A couple have denied killing their two-year-old neighbour in a huge gas explosion. 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. 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. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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. 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. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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. 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