"Never, ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.". Darren Greenham, 44, of Bowness Road, Lancaster . His reckless actions caused the . Darren Greenham, 45, had cut a pipe to 'make a bit of money'. Greenham has today been jailed for 15 years and two months after a two-day sentencing hearing at Preston Crown Court. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. . 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. ", The family were praised for their dignity by Judge Robert Altham. Appearing in the dock at Preston Crown Court today, Darren Greenham, 44, was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to George's manslaughter. 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. 5. Darren Greenham, 45, was jailed for 15 years after causing a gas explosion which killed two-year-old George Hinds in Heysham, Lancashire. 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 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Greenham was handed a 15 year sentence for manslaughter and an additional month for each of the other offences. A home and a loving family. The court heard how he would regularly play loud music and taunt his neighbours and was dependent on drugs and alcohol. "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. One neighbour described Greenham as an "accident waiting to happen". Darren Greenham, 45, of Lancaster's Ambleside Avenue, was sentenced to 15 years in prison at Preston Crown Court. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life.. The explosion, in Heysham, Lancashire, also left neighbours Stephen Hinds and Vicki Studholme injured and killed their two-year-old son George. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. "George was particularly close to my mum, she looked after him, she idolised him and he idolised her. I had everything I ever wanted. 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George Hinds died after neighbour Darren Greenham cut a pipe in his own home in Heysham, Lancashire, in 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. 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. October 4, 2022, 12:51 PM. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded and had to be pulled from the rubble. Darren Greenham, 44, has admitted charges of manslaughter and theft after George Hinds, 2, died in a massive explosion caused by a gasline being cut in Heysham last year. She then 'had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son'. I really mean that. He had plagued the lives of his neighbours for five years before he took that of little George Hinds in May last year. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. The sentencing is in relation to Operation Kelton, the fatal gas explosion in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham on May 16, 2021, which . Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. Georges parents were also injured and rushed to hospital but have since been discharged and are recovering as they reel from the loss of their boy. 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. She added: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. George's parents, who described him as a "beautiful little angel", continued to be supported by specially trained officers, police said. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 52, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster . 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. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Four other people were hurt in the explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. 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. His family lived in the neighbouring property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, Lancashire. 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, . Please everyone don't take life for granted and look after your kids and yourselves. 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. 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. 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. He was also given one month concurrent for theft of gas and damage to a gas meter. Little George Hinds died in the gas explosion after being trapped in the rubble Credit: MEN Media. 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He also pleaded guilty to theft from a meter/automatic . His reckless actions caused the death of a completely innocent toddler, destruction to several homes and 100,000s worth of damage. Lancashire Police said detectives and gas experts had discovered the cause of the explosion was a gas pipe which had been cut inside number 20 Mallowdale Avenue - the home of Darren, 44, and 50-year-old Sharon Greenham. Why didnt it happen to me and keep him playing here with his mum? contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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. A fundraiser set up to help the residents of Mallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. 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. This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. 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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. A man caused the death of a two-year-old boy when he cut a pipe to sell as scrap, triggering a gas explosion. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived next door. 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. Two homes completely collapsed as a result of the explosion, while another was seriously damaged. "This was until I arrived at the hospital to be told that George had died. He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car, the court heard. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. George's parents, who live in neighbouring 18 Mallowdale Avenue, have since been discharged from hospital. The court heard that Marsh visited the home on that . Darren and Sharon Greenham are fighting for their lives after the explosion that killed two-year-old neighbour George Hinds. On Friday, Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, pleaded not guilty at Preston Crown Court to the manslaughter of George Hinds. 11:20, 11 FEB 2022. 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. "By Darren Greenham cutting a gas pipe to make a few . Published: 07:28 GMT, 26 May 2021 | Updated: 09:48 GMT, 26 May 2021. 'The tears haven't stopped. His parents were also injured in the incident. His dad Stephen said his family had been "devastated" by Greenham, "just for selling . The judge rejected the defences request for 25% credit, noting the guilty pleas came six month after the first hearing and six weeks before the trial was due to begin. ", 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.". He said it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". 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. A couple fighting for their lives after their toddler neighbour was killed in an explosion that ripped apart two homes have been pictured for the first time. Darren Greenham, 44, has been remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and theft offences. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. 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. To describe Darren as the neighbour from hell would be a massive understatement. Little George died in a gas explosion at his family home in Heysham, near Morecambe, in May 2021. 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. 'Nothing I can say or do will bring him back, I really wish I could. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. News you can trust since 1837. . They denied damaging a gas meter between January and May 2021 and the theft of gas between March and May 2021. 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. Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham . The night before the funeral, Vicki asked me to put him in his bed - thats what we called his coffin - for one last time. He adds that expert evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. "Never ever have I felt so scared as in that moment of my life. 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. '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. After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. 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. He wrote: Words cant describe what the last week has done to me and Vicki. 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. Josh Halliday North of England correspondent. The man who caused a gas explosion at a house in Heysham which killed two-year-old George Hinds has today been jailed. Young child killed in devastating explosion which destroyed houses, Sharon and Darren Greenham are fighting for their lives after the blast that killed their two-year-old neighbour, George Hinds, two, died in the Heysham explosion police are now probing as a criminal investigation, The Greenhams were badly wounded when the gas explosion reduced their home and their neighbours' house to ruins, A child's toy is seen in the rubble of the scene of the gas explosion in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, The family's house was reduced to a pile of rubble in the blast. "He lived his life without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him.". 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. Lancashire Police have opened a criminal probe int the case after officers identified the cause of the explosion as a cut gas pipe. As things stand, the case will be opened on October 4 and Darren Greenham will be sentenced on October 5. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Sharon and Darren Greenham were badly wounded in the blast that killed two-year-old George Hinds. Love you so so so so much x.. The judge said: "Mr Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. "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. Ms Studholme said: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. The comments below have been moderated in advance. The subsequent explosion killed George Hinds, whose family lived . Emergency services were called to the scene of the blast in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of May 16 last year. Peter Glenser KC, defending, said Greenham was sober for the first time in "many, many years" since being in custody awaiting sentence. She said: "After the explosion, being trapped in the rubble was the most scared I had ever been in my life. The explosion at 2.36am on 16 May 2021 completely destroyed the defendant's council property in Heysham, Lancashire and damaged 55 others. 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. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left 'without anything' as their home, car and possessions were all destroyed. 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. 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, . 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. Mr Hinds delivered his own statement, placing on the stand a pillow which belonged to his boy and was recovered from the rubble. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? George Hinds was two-years-old when he died in the blast in May 2021. She asked me to because it was always me that put him to bed at night. What's he waiting for? Police have now completed their forensic examination of the scene and it has been handed over to the local authority, the force has said. Staff arrange donations at the Hurley Flyer pub in Heysham after a gas blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses. Man admits killing boy, 2, in gas explosion that left street looking like a 'war zone'. A third defendant, Paul Marsh, 54, from Heysham, also pleaded not guilty to damaging a gas meter and theft of gas. Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, entered not guilty pleas to a charge of manslaughter over the death . Over a two day sentencing hearing, the court heard how Greenham had been a nightmare neighbour for years with late night DIY, loud music and abusive rants at those living by. . 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. We would go and see him every day and hold him. He was forced to listen as Recorder Robert Altham outlined his dangerous behaviour which led to the death of much loved toddler George Hinds. 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. Darren Greenham, 45, boasted to witnesses that . 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. A child's toy covered in debris was seen lying amid the wrecked homes' rubble after the two couples were pulled from the ruins. 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. Vicki Studholme, George's mother, who had previously referred to Greenham as the "neighbour from hell", was also in attendance at the sentencing hearing. 5 The court heard the explosion, which happened at about 02:35 BST on 16 May 2021, destroyed the council-owned property where Greenham lived. 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