Two other counts of criminal damage and theft of gas were also admitted in August. "My next door neighbour, she's really elderly and she was scared to go in. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Our reporter Olivia Baron has spoken to the incident commander at the scene for an update. Heather Brandwood, manager of two pubs in nearby Morecambe, set up the fundraiser and said it was "humbling" to see the community pull together in such a way. A MAN and a woman have tonight been charged with manslaughter after a little boy died in a massive gas blast. Answering the defence's submissions, he says: To give even serious injuries when self inflicted on the backdrop on the death of a child would be completely unfair. Cadent, previously known as National Grid Gas Distribution, is responsible for the underground gas distribution pipes which transport the gas into people's homes. Sadly at this time it means there are a number of people whose homes have been affected and therefore they cant remain in the area. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent . Try your hand at questions from Britain's most loved shows. Kingsway in both directions closed due to a property gas explosion from Meldon Road to Tarnbrook Road. And in the early hours of May 16 last year, a huge explosion occurred with the homes either side of Greenham's completely destroyed. St Patricks Catholic Primary School in Morecambe is open for first responders to make a brew or use the facilities. Staff at the pub are offering free meals to those who have had to leave their homes - and this offer has also been extended to first responders at the scene. One of those two destroyed properties was the home of little George and his parents, with George's life taken away in the blast. He was clearly much loved and cherished by both, the wider family and the community. An explosion which killed a two-year-old boy was caused by a gas pipe inside a neighbouring property which had been cut, police say. A young child has been killed and four adults have been injured, two of them seriously, after a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, Lancashire Police said. We didn't know what it was.". For manslaughter, he receives a sentence of 15 years, making a total of 15 years and two months. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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The community is in shock following the explosion. VideoAn audacious heist that stunned Britain. Incident commander gives update on Heysham explosion, A child was killed and four adults injured, Emergency services have been working at the scene of the disaster throughout the night, Emergency services at the scene of the blast, Dramatic pictures taken at the scene show the scale of the damage. A major incident was declared after the explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.30am on Sunday that also left a third house badly damaged. Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.. He says Greenham must have been aware that his neighbours were in close proximity as he carried out the reckless act of cutting gas pipes. Lancashire police said in a statement: "We remain at the scene of a suspected gas explosion. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, on 16 May. This is a live blog from Preston Crown Court. Heartbreaking that a child has died and 4 people seriously injured after a gas explosion.A multiagency response is ongoing at the scene.Thoughts with all those families effected. A fundraiser and collection appeal has been launched to help those affected by an explosion in Heysham. "He was so precious to us. Video, Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, An audacious heist that stunned Britain. The judge today is Honorary Recorder Robert Altham, while the prosecution are represented by Timothy Kray KC. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged. A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said it was "aware of the incident and are assisting Lancashire Police with their inquiries". He initially told them he had no memory of what happened but later confessed that he alone was responsible. Due to the cordon and road closures in the area bus services are being diverted. These pleas came six months after the first plea hearing and just six weeks before a trial was due to begin. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. It has been reported that there has been an explosion at a property and firefighters are searching the collapsed property," they said. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. An evacuation centre has been set up at Salt Ayre. "We're not so far from the nuclear power station, so we were just assuming," she says. 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Six ambulances, four doctors and a hazardous area response team attended the incident, Mr House said. He comments on the CCTV footage and says it is a miracle no other fatalities occurred. George's parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who lived at number 18, were also injured but have since been discharged from hospital. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. A Lancashire Police spokesperson added: "We are currently at the scene of a suspected gas explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This was the devastating aftermath of the gas explosion caused by Darren Greenham: Darren Greenham confessed to police that he had been trying to cut copper piping in his council house with a motive to sell for around 400 before being kicked out of the property by Lancashire County Council. Police investigating a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died have now charged two people with manslaughter. Roof tiles, insulation and chips of wood. We have 10 fire engines in attendance and we are working with partners at the scene. He adds that experts evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. 'An incredible amount of work has been done at the scene in a relatively short space of time and as well as identifying the source of the explosion we have also managed to recover some items of George's, which I know means a lot to his parents. Recorder Altham commends the police actions in investigating the explosion, while offering no comment on the complaints over lack of action over earlier complaints. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. Lancashire Police said in a statement: 'Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion and have now identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside No. He said: "It sounded like when you are at a firework display and the final rocket always lets off the biggest loud bang.". To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. Two . His parents and another man and woman required hospital treatment. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. THE parents of a toddler who was killed in a suspected gas explosion have paid tribute to their "beautiful little angel". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This is the scene of the blast in Heysham. "The front door blew off completely and it shattered the windows". A huge emergency response was triggered with ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews rushing to the scene. Criminal investigation launched after police reveal cause of Heysham gas explosion Police have launched a criminal investigation after discovering a cut gas pipe caused the explosion which killed a two-year-old last weekend. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Lancashire Police said its investigation was ongoing. Since then, they have ongoing pain and trauma which has caused flashbacks, depression and suicidal thoughts. A . Take care and stay safe. One woman grips the hand of her child. Another devastating loss of life this week in Lancashire. There is a woman who is in literally nothing but her nightie, she said. 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He will face concurrent sentences for each three charges - the second two, theft and criminal damage will receive one month each. A North West Ambulance spokesperson said: "Following reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, we have resources at the scene and we are working with @LancashireFRS and @LancsPolice. ", 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.". Lancashire Fire said in a tweet that units were called to a row of terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue in the early hours of Sunday and that firefighters are searching a collapsed property. He returns to the dock today as Honorary Recorder Robert Altham passes sentence. Aerial photos show the ruins of a number of properties in the terrace, as emergency workers search through the rubble. Scott Lancaster said he had been reading the news and jumped out of his seat when the blast occurred. Please place items in the boxes on the tables to keep them dry in case it rains. Lancashire police said they were working with gas service engineers to make the area safe and Electricity North West said it had paused electricity supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was investigated. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. Darren Greenham is now back in the dock, wearing an all grey tracksuit. We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect. Ive been very lucky. Our thoughts are with all those affected.. 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. Two other people - a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - remain in hospital with 'critical injuries'. First published on Sun 16 May 2021 01.37 EDT. Emergency services called to Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, on May 16. Heather Brandwood set up a GoFundMe appeal after seeing the explosion on the news. Debris from the blast covered nearby streets and fields, as residents described the noise "like a bomb going off". Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. Assistant Chief Constable Jo Edwards told reporters at the scene: "Tragically a young child has been killed and four persons also injured. 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. Some 55 other properties were damaged with six homes evacuated and some neighbours forced to move out for more than a year. READ MORE: Neighbour killed toddler in gas explosion caused by drunkenly cutting pipes. 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 fire service has confirmed that homes have been evacuated and they continue to urge people to stay away from the area. A cordon is in place along Mallowdale Avenue as emergency services attend. A thorough investigation had shown the gas mains and pipes were sound, she said. A neighbour whose home was close to the blast said: "We are all fine just shaken and worried about the house as we have no door or windows and the roof's damaged. LancsLive will be at Preston Crown Court today for the sentencing of Darren Greenham for the manslaughter of toddler George Hinds. Greenham sat with his head bowed throughout much of proceedings at Preston Crown Court yesterday. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. He and his family have had to collect their things and leave. Residents have been evacuated from the area, while a safety cordon and road closures are in place, including on nearby Littedale Avenue. The whole house shook, he said. 'Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed enquiries which are likely to take some considerable time. Emergency services are still in the search and rescue phase, she added, working to "make the area safe". For the latest updates, scroll down. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. We went to the road and saw the rubble up the street. There are no words. Something went wrong, please try again later. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical, according to Lancashire Police. RIP little one. Dan Knowles, who lives four streets away from the explosion, said he thought there had been an earthquake. The CNC is the armed police force in charge of guarding civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials in England, Scotland and Wales. For a full re-cap of the first day of proceedings, see LancsLive's full report from court here. A two-year-old boy has died and four other people have been injured in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, Lancashire that destroyed two homes. "There are no words." That was the message from a local MP following a devastating explosion in Heysham that killed a two-year-old boy and left four people injured. Any death of a child is of course a terrible tragedy, particularly seen by the suffering of George's parents. He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. Our thoughts are with the family and all those injured at this time. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham . Expected to be ongoing for several hours until building assessments are complete. Their hazardous area response team (HART), which is specially trained to work with the fire and rescue service in major incidents, was also in attendance. Greenham, 45, failed to turn the gas supply off, causing the huge explosion that killed little George Hinds. 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. "It was like a minor earthquake," he said. Friday, December 17, 2021. But Greenham didn't turn the gas supply off to the property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. Nearby residents described the noise of the blast as like a bomb going off and said debris had covered nearby streets and fields. 20, Mallowdale Avenue. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. We treated five casualties at the scene. ", George Hinds was described by his parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, as their "beautiful little angel.". A criminal investigation was launched in the days following the explosion and detectives, assisted by gas experts, identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside number 20 Mallowdale Avenue. All three will appear at Lancaster Magistrates' Court on 12 January. Please help emergency services respond by avoiding the area and letting them do their job. Recorder Robert Altham has entered the court. 'Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge.'. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. He guides me through his property to the back garden which is full of debris from the blast. North West Ambulance Service say that they sent six ambulances, an advanced paramedic, four doctors and two on-scene commanders to the scene. Ms Studholme and Mr Hinds were also injured in the blast, which caused two houses to collapse and a third was seriously damaged. While drunk and high on drugs, Greenham cut copper pipes in his council house with the mindset to sell before being evicted from the property. Other locals also described hearing the blast and thinking there had been an earthquake. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. 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. Bits of the house have been blasted metres away from where the property previously stood in Heysham, Lancashire, which is now merely a crater filled with rubble. Georges parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. "This week Lancashire has lost two precious young boys," Ms Smith said on Twitter tonight. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16th2021. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. VideoWatch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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 number of residents have been evacuated and are being looked after by the local authority. George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents, who said they were devastated by his death. Members of George's family are sat in the public viewing seating, while the press have been moved to the jury box to allow for extra spaces. 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. He is inviting everyone to stand on their doorstep at 7pm for a one-minute silence, followed by a one-minute clap. "It sounded like a bomb went off, one local says, while another "could hear people screaming" after the blast. A young child has been killed and four adults have been injured, two of them seriously, after a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, Lancashire Police said. A community has been left in shock following a suspected gas explosion which tragically killed a child and left four people injured. "He was so precious to us. 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. Lancashire Police tweeted that they had put up a safety cordon and evacuated residents from nearby properties in the town some 25 miles northeast of Blackpool. The boy has since been identified as George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. We're bringing the live blog to a close now for today - our thoughts remain with everyone affected by today's tragic incident. We expect proceedings to get under way from around midday. George's parents said the two-year-old "was so precious to us", Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast, Cadent said the gas mains did not cause the blast. "Our officers attended and found two houses collapsed and serious damage to a third property. 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. Ms Faulkner said that her own property and others in the immediate area had been damaged in the devastating explosion. 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Police later confirmed that a young child had died in the tragedy, while four others - two men and two women- were taken to hospital. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Sharon and Darren Greenham, aged 51 and 44, of Ambleside Avenue in Lancaster, have been charged with manslaughter and theft. 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.

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