The judge says the offence falls under Category A of the sentencing guidelines, the most serious and carrying the highest penalty. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Friday, December 17, 2021. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical. 2023 BBC. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. Paul Marsh, 54, of Banks Crescent, has now also been charged with theft and criminal damage. No one knew what had happened. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical, according to Lancashire Police. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. He notes the cutting of pipes continued after the gas was cut and was part of a pattern of behaviour running for several weeks. They are "truly remarkable people". They were taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged. "A major incident has been declared after we called to terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue. Mr Norman said people should expect disruption, but he was confident there was no further risk. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. "We live a quarter of a mile away and it shook our caravan we thought something had hit it. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. This is the fire service's statement in full: 10 fire engines were called to reports of a suspected gas explosion on Mallowdale Avenue in Morecambe. Im really sad for those people, its such a sad thing to happen to them.. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. We were called at 2.40am this morning (Sunday May 16th) to reports that a number of houses on the road had collapsed. It said it has ten fire engines in attendance. "We've got our little granddaughters staying overnight. Lancashire Police said it was investigating how and why the pipe became severed and treating it as a criminal investigation. 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. Mallowdale Avenue, Littledale Avenue and Kingsway are affected. Ms Faulkner said that her own property and others in the immediate area had been damaged in the devastating explosion. Read about our approach to external linking. The community is in shock following the explosion. 'Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed enquiries which are likely to take some considerable time. "I could see blue flashing lights, I could hear people screaming. Take care and stay safe. 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. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him. An investigation is taking place. 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 thoughts are with all those affected.". Firefighters had said there were "no quick answers" in the investigation. He will face concurrent sentences for each three charges - the second two, theft and criminal damage will receive one month each. Heysham (in Lancashire, England) gas explosion destroys 2 houses completely (damages others and spreads debris far afield), and sadly there are casualties, i. AboutPressCopyrightContact. It looks like there's been a hurricane, but the residents of Bowland Street in Lancaster are walking around the aftermath of a gas explosion. Sales of energy drinks are rising, but are they better than coffee at keeping you alert? He comments on the CCTV footage and says it is a miracle no other fatalities occurred. Other locals also described hearing the blast and thinking there had been an earthquake. The community is rallying around those affected by the tragedy with the team at the Hurley Flyer pub at Westgate, Morecambe, leading fundraising efforts. A major incident was declared after the explosion and about 40 people were evacuated from their homes. The parents of the two-year-old boy have paid tribute to their beautiful little angel' following the tragedy on Mallowdale Avenue. Gas service engineers are working to make the area safe. Darren Greenham caused the fatal explosion cutting gas pipes with an angle grinder. 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". When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating. "The front door blew off completely and it shattered the windows". Welcome to today's updates from Preston Crown Court. Emergency services were called to Mallowdale Avenue . A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. Lancashire Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods said: Major incident declared in Heysham. Search operations continue and we are working with partners to make the area safe and investigate the cause of the explosion. 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At its peak, he said, 80 fire officers were on the scene, including two engines from Cumbria. Did you see what happened in Morecambe? Twitter user @murphy30220538 posted a picture of the scene, saying three houses had collapsed after a "terrible explosion" that "sounds disastrous". George's parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who lived at number 18, were also injured but have since been discharged from hospital. "From what we gather it's taken two or three houses with it. He guides me through his property to the back garden which is full of debris from the blast. Greenham, 45, failed to turn the gas supply off, causing the huge explosion that killed little George Hinds. THE parents of a toddler who was killed in a suspected gas explosion have paid tribute to their "beautiful little angel". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Lancashire Police said its investigation was ongoing. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May. 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. Recorder Robert Altham has entered the court. 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. Morecambe Bay NHS Trust has tweeted their condolences. Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.. She said people were donating clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. 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. Try your hand at questions from Britain's most loved shows. Dan Knowles, who lives four streets away from the explosion, said he thought there had been an earthquake. But Greenham didn't turn the gas supply off to the property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. An incredible effort by the Hurley Flyer and local community in such sad circumstances. Residents have been evacuated from the area, while a safety cordon and road closures are in place, including on nearby Littedale Avenue. "It was like a minor earthquake," he said. "Police were telling us turn off your cars and everything like that, and we had to turn off the gas. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. 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. 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. 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Peter Glenser KC is expected to appear via video link on behalf of the defence. Updated 17th Dec 2021, 7:34pm. This is a live blog from Preston Crown Court. You can donate here: https://gofund.me/9fb52a30. George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents, who said they were devastated by his death. "Another four people, two men and two women have been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Recorder Altham outlines the manslaughter case admitted by Greenhall - the cutting of the gas pipes which caused George Hinds' manslaughter. Sharon Greenham and Darren Greenham charged with manslaughter and theft. Our sincere condolences are with their family and loved ones. See PA story FIRE Heysham. Two fire engines, the urban search and rescue unit, search and rescue dogs and the air support unit remain at the incident. It has been reported that there has been an explosion at a property and firefighters are searching the collapsed property," they said. Ive never experienced that before. Locals have been forced to evacuate their homes after the suspected gas blast, with dramatic pictures showing the devastation in the Lancashire town. The general public has been fantastic and they have risen to the challenge.. They continue to be supported by specially trained officers. The fire service has confirmed that homes have been evacuated and they continue to urge people to stay away from the area. His defence asked for 25% credit on the basis of an indication of guilt to newly instructed solicitors and his memory loss. It is against this background that they learnt the circumstances of George's death, the judge explains. Darren Greenham is now back in the dock, wearing an all grey tracksuit. All three will appear at Lancaster Magistrates' Court on 12 January. Ms Studholme and Mr Hinds were also injured in the blast, which caused two houses to collapse and a third was seriously damaged. George Hinds, two, was killed in the explosion in Heysham, Lancs, back in May. This is the scene of the blast in Heysham. Two . 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. 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. '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. The family have been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this distressing time. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Shockingly, Stephen Hinds statement revealed this abuse extended to Greenham calling two-year-old George a ginger, little c***. People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. A number of residents have been evacuated and are being looked after by the local authority. Details below: Mossgate Primary School is opening today to accept donations for those affected. have been charged with manslaughter and theft. We didn't know what it was.". Read about our approach to external linking. "We have also managed to recover some items of George's, which I know means a lot to his parents," she said. Heather Brandwood set up a GoFundMe appeal after seeing the explosion on the news. 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. George Hinds, two, died in the blast in May, Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. "It sounded like a bomb went off." 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. People were already outside. I got out of bed and ran into my sons bedroom at the back of my house. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. Recorder Altham is expected in court within the next few minutes. 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. 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. The emergency services, local authority and partners remain at the site and a safety cordon remains in place. Video, Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, An audacious heist that stunned Britain. Emergency services remain at the scene, with a cordon expected to remain in place for several hours. Aerial photos show the ruins of a number of properties in the terrace, as emergency workers search through the rubble. She then "had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son". Emergency services are still in the search and rescue phase, she added, working to "make the area safe". Please place items in the boxes on the tables to keep them dry in case it rains. "We were called at 2.40am this morning to reports that a number of houses on the road had collapsed. The CNC is the armed police force in charge of guarding civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials in England, Scotland and Wales. Cabbie Anthony Davis, 58, was asleep in his caravan when the blast took place. He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car. Electricity North West said it had paused power supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was being investigated. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Electricity North West wrote on social media that it had paused electricity supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was being investigated. 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. 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. The road is littered with roof tiles. They are also organising collections of clothing and other items to help the victims. Road closures remain in place in the area surrounding the property. Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. 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. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Our thoughts are with all who have been affected." Residents say they were woken by the sound of a blast at around 2.30am Sunday morning. Assistant Chief Constable Jo Edwards told reporters at the scene: "Tragically a young child has been killed and four persons also injured. Witnesses say that they were woken up by a loud explosion in the early hours of the morning. ", 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.". We have heard from an elderly couple who left in their pyjamas. 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're bringing the live blog to a close now for today - our thoughts remain with everyone affected by today's tragic incident. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged. Lancashire fire and ambulance services are both in attendance at the scene, which Electricity North West has described as a 'major incident'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. All rights reserved. Road closures are in place on nearby Littledale Avenue and people are being asked to avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident. A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. "Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. There is a woman who is in literally nothing but her nightie," she said. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. One woman grips the hand of her child. CNC Heysham wrote on Twitter: "Our officers were first on scene to a major incident in Heysham early this morning. "We woke about 2:30am and thought it was an earthquake at first. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. Four people were taken to hospital, two with serious injuries, and sadly a young child has died as a result of the incident. He initially told them he had no memory of what happened but later confessed that he alone was responsible. An explosion has been reported at a row of terraced houses on chat around 2.40am this morning (May 16), triggering a huge emergency response. Emergency services called to Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, on May 16. Bits of the house have been blasted metres away from where the property previously stood, which is now merely a crater filled with rubble. 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Anything we can do that might relieve a bit of pressure and a little bit of stress for those involved is worth doing.'. St Patricks Catholic Primary School in Morecambe is open for first responders to make a brew or use the facilities. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the overnight blast in Heysham, Lancs, which left four others - including both his parents - in hospital. Former Morecambe town councillor Joshua Brandwood is organising a tribute to little George Arthur Hinds and the four people injured in the explosion. 2023 BBC. Cadent, says its. We remain at scene of a suspected gas explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham which has caused two houses to collapse and badly damaged another, Lancashire police said. A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. By Sean Gleaves. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Our reporter Olivia Baron has spoken to the incident commander at the scene for an update. "It rained down vertically on us.". "We can now confirm that sadly a young child has died as a result of the incident. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Welcome to our live blog. The child, whose age has not been given, was declared dead at hospital said Matt House, consultant paramedic with North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). People also commented on the loudness of the explosion, including @jstewart668, who said people "heard the bang as far as Lancaster", around nine miles (14km) away. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May.. The police enquiry is now being classed as a criminal investigation.'. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16th2021. 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