Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. Emergency services attended and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a third property. We are currently working with gas service engineers to make the area safe. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical. Greenham sat with his head bowed throughout much of proceedings at Preston Crown Court yesterday. In a tribute they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. Do not sell or share my personal information. These pleas came six months after the first plea hearing and just six weeks before a trial was due to begin. There is a woman who is in literally nothing but her nightie," she said. Incident commander gives statement to LancsLive after child dies in suspected gas explosion in Heysham. We expect proceedings to get under way from around midday. A children's toy at the scene of a suspected gas explosion, in which a young child was killed and two people were seriously injured, on Mallowdale Ave Heysham which caused 2 houses to collapse and badly damaged another. Read about our approach to external linking. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? ", One neighbour, who had to flee his home four doors down from the epicentre of the blast, told the Mirror: "It's blown my windows, front door and roof.". Two-year-old George Arthur Hinds died as a result of Darren Greenham's late-night DIY. RIP little one. They're both in bathrobes. In a basis of plea submitted as he accepted the manslaughter charge, he said: "I cut the gas pipes believing the gas supply was turned off. He adds that experts evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. This sad news comes just days after the tragic death of nine-year-old Jordan Banks who was struck by lightning in Blackpool. We would like to thank the public for their patience and assistance while we dealt with this incident and express our gratitude to all our staff and emergency service colleagues who have worked extremely hard over the last few hours and continue to do so. "A major incident has been declared after we (were) called to terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue. Locals have been forced to evacuate their homes after the suspected gas blast, with dramatic pictures showing the devastation in the Lancashire town. Its really sad. Greenham, 45, failed to turn the gas supply off, causing the huge explosion that killed little George Hinds. An evacuation centre has been set up at Salt Ayre. In a post on Facebook, headteacher Mr Smith said: I will be opening the school pedestrian gate (by the bus stop) at 11:30am so the local community can drop off food, toiletries and clothing for those affected. I got out of bed and ran into my sons bedroom at the back of my house. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. He has told Greenhall to remain seated for now. Two-year-old George Arthur Hinds, whose parents paid tribute to their 'beautiful little angel grew his wings', A roof of one of the homes destroyed in the blast which killedGeorge Arthur Hinds, Emergency workers at the scene on Mallowdale Ave Heysham, on Sunday May 16. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Sales of energy drinks are rising, but are they better than coffee at keeping you alert? We're extremely proud at the response of our officers and police medics who put themselves at significant risk to assist those who needed help. Since then, they have ongoing pain and trauma which has caused flashbacks, depression and suicidal thoughts. Search operations continue and we are working with partners to make the area safe and investigate the cause of the explosion. Our thoughts remain with all the residents of Mallowdale Avenue and surrounding areas who are affected. Our thoughts are with the family and all those injured at this time. Forensic examination of the scene had been completed, the force said, and it had been handed over to the local authority. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. An explosion has been reported at a row of terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue around 2.40am this morning (May 16), triggering a huge emergency response. Read about our approach to external linking. You can donate here: https://gofund.me/9fb52a30. A third man, 47, previously held in connection with the incident, will not face charges, Lancashire Police said. 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VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Lancashire Police said its investigation was ongoing. Two people have been charged with manslaughter after a toddler was killed in gas explosion at a home in Heysham. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. We're about 4 streets up in Heysham and could feel it.". A fundraiser set up to help the residents ofMallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. They were taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged. George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, told Preston Crown Court that their world was 'taken away in the blink of an eye'. Stephanie Shepherd of Littledale Avenue said: At 2.30 there was an enormous bang. Heather Brandwood set up a GoFundMe appeal after seeing the explosion on the news. He said they met with the aftermath of a "significant explosion" and they prioritised rescuing those in properties and giving medical help to those who needed it. A nightmare neighbour who blighted residents for years faces a long spell behind bars from today (October 5) after causing a huge gas explosion that killed an innocent toddler. We are setting this page up to raise funds to help the victims in any way possible and also to help towards funeral costs for the young child's family". This is the scene of the blast in Heysham. Heysham explosion: Man jailed for killing boy, 2, in gas blast 5 October 2022 Family handout Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Heysham in May 2021 A man who cut a gas pipe to. A major incident has been declared after the blast on Mallowdale Avenue, where just the chimney stacks of a row of terraced houses remains. After the major incident today near school, our thoughts and prayers are with all involved we will update you about arrangements for Monday as soon as we know. Our officers were first on scene to a major incident in Heysham early this morningWe're extremely proud at the response of our officers and police medics who put themselves at significant risk to assist those who needed helpOur thoughts are with all who have been affected pic.twitter.com/Zpn5xkBegY. There is no access to Littledale Avenue where the properties are located from either Kingsway or Mallowdale Avenue or Sugham Lane. VideoThe man facing 291 years in jail, An audacious heist that stunned Britain. Welcome to today's updates from Preston Crown Court. A fundraising drive to help those affected by this horrific tragedy has already reached more than 12,000. We were called at 2.40am this morning (Sunday May 16th) to reports that a number of houses on the road had collapsed. Emergency crews declared a major incident following the blast at 2.40am this morning (May 16) on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham. People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. It was quite a blast, I live quite way down there and part of my side door was blown in, my next door neighbours plates were smashed, she said. 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"The matter now lies with the police and the Health and Safety Executive for further investigation. No one knew what had happened. "We are asking people to please avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident," the force added. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Beaming Prince Harry and Meghan enjoy a date night at exclusive $4,200-A-YEAR private members' club in LA - as friend claims they've been left furious over King Charles' 'cruel' decision to evict them from Frogmore Cottage, Biden LAUGHS at claim he was responsible for fentanyl overdoses of two brothers and says they died 'under the previous administration' - after mom's heartbreaking testimony to Congress, More than a DOZEN whistleblowers came forward to claim Hunter Biden was involved in criminal activity, Republican Senator reveals for the first time during grilling of AG Merrick Garland, Is air travel going to get even MORE expensive? Greenham suffered major burns in the explosion and would spend two weeks in a coma before being quizzed by detectives. He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. Heather Brandwood, the manager of two pubs in nearby Morecambe, set up the fundraiser and said residents were queuing up in the car park of the Hurley Flyer pub to donate clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. "We live a quarter of a mile away and it shook our caravan we thought something had hit it. The blast caused debris to cover nearby streets and fields and residents described it as sounding "like a bomb going off". His parents and another man and woman required hospital treatment. Updated 17th Dec 2021, 7:34pm. And in the early hours of May 16 last year, a huge explosion occurred with the homes either side of Greenham's completely destroyed. A gas explosion in north Lancashire that killed a two year old boy was not caused by issues with nearby mains and service pipes, according to the company that manages them. Two of the adults suffered serious injuries. In October, we made four arrests in connection with the investigation and today SharonGreenham,51, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster were charged with manslaughterand theft. PA Photo. Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Ben Norman, tells us that 10 fire engines with around 80 firefighters attended the scene at the height of the incident. Who was St David, the patron saint of Wales? Roof tiles, insulation and chips of wood. There are no words. Sharon and Darren Greenham, aged 51 and 44, of Ambleside Avenue in Lancaster, have been charged with manslaughter and theft. "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". Emergency services attended and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a . George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents who said they were devastated by his death. "This week Lancashire has lost two precious young boys," Ms Smith said on Twitter tonight. Please help emergency services respond by avoiding the area and letting them do their job. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left without anything. "A safety cordon has been put in place and nearby residents have been evacuated. Detectives said they had identified, along with gas experts, the cause of the explosion as a cut gas pipe inside a property on Mallowdale Avenue. "I was awoken by a loud bang. A fundraiser set up in the wake of the blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses has raised more than 50,000. Lancashire fire and rescue service said 10 fire engines attended the incident in Heysham, a coastal town north of Blackpool, and that fire crews remained at the scene. The road is littered with roof tiles. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? "Our officers attended and found two houses collapsed and serious damage to a third property. Cabbie Anthony Davis, 58, was asleep in his caravan when the blast took place. He initially told them he had no memory of what happened but later confessed that he alone was responsible. He would also light frequent bonfires, fuelled with petrol, which grew out of control and was regularly abusive to those living next to him. "Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible. Two US Air Force commanders and four subordinates are FIRED after failing to ensure safety of nuclear weapons stockpile at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. Play it now! Det Ch Insp Jane Webb, of Lancashire Police, said "an incredible amount of work" had been done at the scene "in a relatively short space of time" and officers had been able to identify the source. Video, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Confidence in Covid probe hit and Sussexes evicted, Pret A Manger gives staff third pay rise in a year, M&S sorry for displaying daffodils alongside veg, Rees-Mogg had Covid test couriered during shortage, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, School face masks worn to avoid Covid row - claims, Poor families more resourceful in past - top Tory. Please place items in the boxes on the tables to keep them dry in case it rains. . There are no words. The boy has since been identified as George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. Road closures are also in place and people are being asked to avoid the area. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Were just confused as to what has happened.". Six ambulances, four doctors and a hazardous area response team attended the incident, Mr House said. 'I was awoken by a loud bang': Witnesses describe scene of explosion, By Sky reporter Sadiya Chowdhury, who is at the scene. People were already outside. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. There are reports that the explosion was heard and felt from several miles away in Morecambe and Torrisholme. Take care and stay safe. No sentence I can pass will be adequate for their loss. Roof tiles and other debris 'rained down vertically on us,' a local man said. "It sounded like a bomb went off, one local says, while another "could hear people screaming" after the blast. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating.. A community has been left in shock following a suspected gas explosion which tragically killed a child and left four people injured. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Police confirmed earlier today that the huge gas blast claimed the live of George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. George Hinds was killed in a gas explosion caused by Darren Greenham, The scene of the gas explosion in which George Hinds died, Emergency workers at the scene of the gas explosion in which two-year-old George Hinds died. Ms Studholme and Mr Hinds were also injured in the blast, which caused two houses to collapse and a third was seriously damaged. Emergency crews, including search dogs, are searching the site this morning. "We're not so far from the nuclear power station, so we were just assuming," she says. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. Something went wrong, please try again later. Cadent North West had said earlier the gas mains and service pipes were "sound and did not contribute to or cause the explosion at Heysham". 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. "The front door blew off completely and it shattered the windows". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He will face concurrent sentences for each three charges - the second two, theft and criminal damage will receive one month each. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. "We woke about 2:30am and thought it was an earthquake at first. 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Upon arrival firefighters found that two terraced houses had collapsed and a third was seriously damaged, and a major incident was declared. His heartbroken parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. At the time of the explosion, I was on drink and drugs having been dependent for years. George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, died in the blast (Image: Lancashire Police) Two people have been charged with manslaughter over the gas explosion which killed George Arthur Hinds. 'There are a lot of people who want to do good, but they don't know how to go about doing it, so by putting something in place, they always rise to the challenge. Just another reminder that if you have been evacuated from your home - there is help available. She said people were donating clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. There is still lots of work being carried out at the scene with firefighters still attending. Emergency services are still in the search and rescue phase, she added, working to "make the area safe". A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. In March, 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". A . Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May.. They are "truly remarkable people". The parents of the two-year-old boy have paid tribute to their beautiful little angel' following the tragedy on Mallowdale Avenue. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Cat Smith, the Labour MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, has commented on today's tragedy, reflecting that it comes just days after another Lancashire child lost their life in horrific circumstances. Ive been very lucky. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast. Im really sad for those people, its such a sad thing to happen to them.. A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here. By Gayle Rouncivell 24th May 2021, 5:34pm - 2 min read Updated 24th May 2021, 5:36pm Recorder Altham commends the police actions in investigating the explosion, while offering no comment on the complaints over lack of action over earlier complaints. He notes the cutting of pipes continued after the gas was cut and was part of a pattern of behaviour running for several weeks. 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I think we just dont know whats happened. Judge Altham moves to aggravating and mitigating factors. Officers found two houses collapsed, and a third property had suffered 'serious damage'. Through a combination of loud music, late night hammering and drilling, and a rotating flurry of drunk and drugged up visitors he had plagued the lives of neighbours Martin and Alison Evans for five years and the Hinds family since they arrived on the street in 2019. For manslaughter, he receives a sentence of 15 years, making a total of 15 years and two months. Darren Greenham caused the fatal explosion cutting gas pipes with an angle grinder. "A safety cordon has been put in place and nearby residents have been evacuated. They are both due to appear atLancaster Magistrates Courton12thJanuary 2022. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Recorder Altham lists anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. Heysham explosion: Aerial shots show devastating destruction, Aerial shots show devastating destruction of the deadly gas blast, The explosion almost completely destroyed the home, George Arthur Hinds was killed in the explosion. Read about our approach to external linking. Mr Norman said people should expect disruption, but he was confident there was no further risk. An explosion has been reported at a row of terraced houses on chat around 2.40am this morning (May . Fire and rescue services are still searching the properties at the centre of the blast on Mallowdale Avenue, and a police cordon is in place. "We have also managed to recover some items of George's, which I know means a lot to his parents," she said. The judge says the offence falls under Category A of the sentencing guidelines, the most serious and carrying the highest penalty. The police enquiry is now being classed as a criminal investigation.'. His defence asked for 25% credit on the basis of an indication of guilt to newly instructed solicitors and his memory loss. 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