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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. 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. Around 20 minutes later, a huge explosion rocked the street in Heysham, Lancashire . 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. Having to say goodbye for one last time, I cant even describe in words what this felt like. Sentencing him, Recorder of Preston Judge Robert Altham said he was a "selfish and disruptive neighbour". Something went wrong, please try again later. One on occasion, the fire spread to a border fence and another time smoke could be seen two miles away. George's parents, who live in neighbouring 18 Mallowdale Avenue, have since been discharged from hospital. 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George's parents were taken to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering as they reel from . The court heard a total of 55 properties were damaged in the blast, which happened at 2.36am. 'Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge.'. 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. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. 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 . Staff arrange donations at the Hurley Flyer pub in Heysham after a gas blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses. "George was particularly close to my mum, she looked after him, she idolised him and he idolised her. A child's toy covered in debris was seen lying amid the wrecked homes' rubble after the two couples were pulled from the ruins. No-one should put their child to bed at night, in a place of safety, and not be able to see them alive again. The explosion, in Heysham, Lancashire, also left neighbours Stephen Hinds and Vicki Studholme injured and killed their two-year-old son George. A man caused the death of a two-year-old boy when he cut a pipe to sell as scrap, triggering a gas explosion. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. Firefighters, police and paramedics scrambled to Mallowdale Avenue at around 2.30am after residents were woken by the sound of a blast. The court heard the gas meter in the property had been altered so Greenham could receive gas without paying for it. 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. Pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. SIGN UP for our newsletter : Get the latest stories delivered straight to you Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at . Police were called at 2.40am on the day in question, and were met with total devastation. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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. Darren Greenham, 45, boasted to witnesses that . 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. Stephen posted a heartfelt tribute to his little boy on Facebook, according to The Sun. What's he waiting for? The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. George's mum Vicky Hinds was trapped for two hours before being pulled from the rubble. A 52-year-old woman from Lancashire will face a trial over an allegation of theft of gas at a later date. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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. His family lived in the neighbouring property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. 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. 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'My little angel George sleep tight son, mummy and daddy is with you always. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, are accused of the manslaughter of George Arthur Hinds. This is George Arthur Hinds. 11:20, 11 FEB 2022. 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? 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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 . 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Peter Glenser KC, defending, said Greenham was sober for the first time in "many, many years" since being in custody awaiting sentence. This resulted in an explosion, destroying several homes, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage, and killing an innocent toddler. Love you so so so so much x. Two other people a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - were taken to hospital with injuries described as critical following the blast. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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