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Resident Susan Faulkner, 74, who lives further down Mallowdale Avenue, said the blast was like a bomb going off and that she was still shaken by the incident. The fire service tell us that at this stage it is not clear what has caused the explosion. Six ambulances, four doctors and a hazardous area response team attended the incident, Mr House said. By Sean Gleaves. George Hinds, two, died in the blast in May, Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. Residents say they were woken by the sound of a blast at around 2.30am Sunday morning. And in the early hours of May 16 last year, a huge explosion occurred with the homes either side of Greenham's completely destroyed. '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. She said people were donating clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. 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. A number of residents have been evacuated and are being looked after by the local authority. I accept by my recklessness I caused the explosion. Four other people were also hurt in the explosion which destroyed two homes and seriously damaged a third. Tragically toddler George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, died as a result of the blast. 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. "Our officers attended and found two houses collapsed and serious damage to a third property. Lancashire fire and ambulance services are both in attendance at the scene, which Electricity North West has described as a 'major incident'. 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. 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. There are no words. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. I think we just dont know whats happened. A major incident has been declared after the blast on Mallowdale Avenue, where just the chimney stacks of a row of terraced houses remains. Something went wrong, please try again later. VideoThe man facing 291 years in jail, An audacious heist that stunned Britain. We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect. The sound really shook me, Im still quite shaken by it. Darren Greenham is now back in the dock, wearing an all grey tracksuit. George Hinds, two, was killed in the explosion in Heysham, Lancs, back in May. Sharon Greenham and Darren Greenham charged with manslaughter and theft. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, on 16 May. An evacuation centre has been set up at Salt Ayre. These pleas came six months after the first plea hearing and just six weeks before a trial was due to begin. But Greenham didn't turn the gas supply off to the property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. Our thoughts are with all those affected.". You can donate here: https://gofund.me/9fb52a30. George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, was killed by the blast on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, Emergency workers at the scene of the explosion, in which two-year-old George Arthur Hinds was killed and two people were seriously injured in Heysham. We're about 4 streets up in Heysham and could feel it.". We have heard from an elderly couple who left in their pyjamas. 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. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. The emergency services, local authority and partners remain at the site and a safety cordon remains in place. "We've got our little granddaughters staying overnight. 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. Please place items in the boxes on the tables to keep them dry in case it rains. Due to the cordon and road closures in the area bus services are being diverted. A cordon is in place along Mallowdale Avenue as emergency services attend. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact.. The general public has been fantastic and they have risen to the challenge.. A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently dealing with an incident on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. Firefighters, paramedics and police also remain at the scene. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 'Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge.'. Cabbie Anthony Davis, 58, was asleep in his caravan when the blast took place. George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents who said they were devastated by his death. Share; 12:32 Tom Earnshaw. We were called at 2.40am this morning (Sunday May 16th) to reports that a number of houses on the road had collapsed. 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". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Police investigating a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died have now charged two people with manslaughter. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. Peter Glenser KC is expected to appear via video link on behalf of the defence. Officers were called to reports of an explosion at 2.40am, she said. We are currently working with gas service engineers to make the area safe. "It sounded like a bomb went off, one local says, while another "could hear people screaming" after the blast. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. 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. Lancashire Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods said: Major incident declared in Heysham. That concludes today's sentencing hearing. Recorder Altham is outlining the events which led to the explosion, as George lay somewhere where he should have been safe. Shockingly, Stephen Hinds statement revealed this abuse extended to Greenham calling two-year-old George a ginger, little c***. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 1 minute silence and 1 minute clap.. Our sincere condolences are with their family and loved ones. The blast caused debris to cover nearby streets and fields and residents described it as sounding "like a bomb going off". Two other people - a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - remain in hospital with 'critical injuries'. The grief being felt by their families will be beyond comprehension. She then "had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son". Our thoughts are with the family and all those injured at this time. Nearby residents described the noise of the blast as like a bomb going off and said debris had covered nearby streets and fields. Its really sad. Roof tiles, insulation and chips of wood. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16 th 2021. 17th Dec 2021, 7:33pm - 1 min read. He will receive 15% credit instead. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Debris from the blast covered nearby streets and fields, as residents described the noise "like a bomb going off". Emergency services attended and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a . Dan Knowles wrote on Twitter: "There's been a terrible explosion on Mallowdale Ave in #Heysham sounds disastrous, 3 houses collapsed, praying for everyone. READ MORE: Neighbour killed toddler in gas explosion caused by drunkenly cutting pipes. On the night of the explosion, Greenham had arranged for the gas supply to be turned off by another person. The family have been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this distressing time. "It sounded like a bomb went off." Ben Norman, the assistant chief fire officer, said an investigation into the cause of the blast would be carried out slowly and methodically. He would also light frequent bonfires, fuelled with petrol, which grew out of control and was regularly abusive to those living next to him. have been charged with manslaughter and theft. We expect proceedings to get under way from around midday. She'd rung three people to get away from the area but no one was answering so she was just going to walk the streets with her dog.". 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. Assistant Chief Constable Jo Edwards told reporters at the scene: "Tragically a young child has been killed and four persons also injured. Sharon and Darren Greenham, aged 51 and 44, of Ambleside Avenue in Lancaster, have been charged with manslaughter and theft. An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. Another devastating loss of life this week in Lancashire. Emergency crews, including search dogs, are searching the site this morning. 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. He adds that experts evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. Darren Greenham will return to the dock today, where he sat with his head bowed thoughout much of yesterday's proceedings. Lancashire Police said its investigation was ongoing. A thorough investigation had shown the gas mains and pipes were sound, she said. Cadent, previously known as National Grid Gas Distribution, is responsible for the underground gas distribution pipes which transport the gas into people's homes. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A major incident was declared after the explosion and about 40 people were evacuated from their homes. "We woke about 2:30am and thought it was an earthquake at first. . Toddler George Arthur Hinds died as a result of the blast. Our thoughts are with all those affected.. 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St Patricks Catholic Primary School in Morecambe is open for first responders to make a brew or use the facilities. For manslaughter, he receives a sentence of 15 years, making a total of 15 years and two months. They are "truly remarkable people". Two others, a man, 44, and a 50-year-old woman, remain in hospital with critical injuries. "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". 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. LancsLive will be at Preston Crown Court today for the sentencing of Darren Greenham for the manslaughter of toddler George Hinds. A MAN and a woman have tonight been charged with manslaughter after a little boy died in a massive gas blast. A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. The boy has since been identified as George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. Theres been lots and lots of people and police around and everyone trying to help everybody else. A . 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An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, 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. The road is littered with roof tiles. Morecambe Bay NHS Trust has tweeted their condolences. "He was so precious to us. He said: "It sounded like when you are at a firework display and the final rocket always lets off the biggest loud bang.". 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. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. You can sign up for free daily updates with the LancsLive newsletter here. Scott Lancaster said he had been reading the news and jumped out of his seat when the blast occurred. 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. Ms Studholme and Mr Hinds were also injured in the blast, which caused two houses to collapse and a third was seriously damaged. He comments on the CCTV footage and says it is a miracle no other fatalities occurred. I have contacted our families closest to the explosion and all are thankfully safe. The judge today is Honorary Recorder Robert Altham, while the prosecution are represented by Timothy Kray KC. George's dad turns to face Greenhall as the sentences are read out. Some 55 other properties were damaged with six homes evacuated and some neighbours forced to move out for more than a year. This sad news comes just days after the tragic death of nine-year-old Jordan Banks who was struck by lightning in Blackpool. It sounded like a bomb went off," one resident says to me. He will face concurrent sentences for each three charges - the second two, theft and criminal damage will receive one month each. The emergency services, local authority and partners remain at the site and a safety cordon remains in place. He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car. 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. Proceedings are due to begin in around 15 minutes with Courtroom 10 already filling up. They are also organising collections of clothing and other items to help the victims. Residents have been evacuated from the area, while a safety cordon and road closures are in place, including on nearby Littedale Avenue. Twitter user @murphy30220538 posted a picture of the scene, saying three houses had collapsed after a "terrible explosion" that "sounds disastrous". Welcome to our live blog. George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents, who said they were devastated by his death. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. 'Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed enquiries which are likely to take some considerable time. "Police were telling us turn off your cars and everything like that, and we had to turn off the gas. Friday, December 17, 2021. 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. Kingsway in both directions closed due to a property gas explosion from Meldon Road to Tarnbrook Road. Residents have been evacuated from the area, while a safety cordon and road closures are in place, including on nearby Littedale Avenue. Greenham sat with his head bowed throughout much of proceedings at Preston Crown Court yesterday. Darren Greenham caused the fatal explosion cutting gas pipes with an angle grinder. ", George Hinds was described by his parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, as their "beautiful little angel.". Four people were taken to hospital, two with serious injuries, and sadly a young child has died as a result of the incident. 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. 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. Theres debris everywhere, all on the next streets and in the fields. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent of the destruction. He guides me through his property to the back garden which is full of debris from the blast. Upon arrival firefighters found that two terraced houses had collapsed and a third was seriously damaged, and a major incident was declared. "He was so precious to us. A bed can be seen hanging down from an upstairs bedroom next door and personal items from the family are strewn throughout the ruins, Sky News reported. 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. "It was like a minor earthquake," he said. 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. "We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect. Ive been very lucky. ", 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.". She said the focus was now on establishing how and why the pipe came to be cut and that investigation would be "complex and lengthy". by | May 10, 2022 | banyan health systems jobs | post secondary education examples | May 10, 2022 | banyan health systems jobs | post secondary education examples Published: 12:35 EST, 24 May 2021 | Updated: 02:17 EST, 25 May 2021. Earlier, the service said on Twitter that 10 units were called to a row of homes around 2.30am and that firefighters were searching the scene. 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. For the latest updates, scroll down. Emergency services called to Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, on May 16. Read about our approach to external linking. By Gayle Rouncivell 24th May 2021, 5:34pm - 2 min read Updated 24th May 2021, 5:36pm "A search of the site is still ongoing with Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service also in attendance. Sir David Attenborough explores the diverse natural habitats of Britain and Ireland. '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. Bits of the house have been blasted metres away from where the property previously stood, which is now merely a crater filled with rubble. Our reporter Olivia Baron has spoken to the incident commander at the scene for an update. Paul Marsh, 54, of Banks Crescent, has now also been charged with theft and criminal damage. 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. 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. 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