have been charged with manslaughter and theft. Our sincere condolences are with their family and loved ones. 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. RIP little one. 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. Due to the cordon and road closures in the area bus services are being diverted. The judge today is Honorary Recorder Robert Altham, while the prosecution are represented by Timothy Kray KC. It sounded like a bomb went off," one resident says to me. They are "truly remarkable people". He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. Our thoughts are with all who have been affected." 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 has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. Sadly, we can now confirm a young child has died and four other people have been injured, two seriously. ", George Hinds was described by his parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, as their "beautiful little angel.". A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here. I then ran out the front door. A house explosion which killed a child and injured four people was not caused by the gas mains, the company responsible for gas distribution said. 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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. I got out of bed and ran into my sons bedroom at the back of my house. My whole house shook. The child, whose age has not been given, was declared dead at hospital said Matt House, consultant paramedic with North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). Sharon Greenham and Darren Greenham charged with manslaughter and theft. Our thoughts are with all those affected.. She then "had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son". A huge emergency response was triggered with ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews rushing to the scene. There are no words. But Greenham didn't turn the gas supply off to the property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. We expect proceedings to get under way from around midday. 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. Copyright Lancashire Constabulary 2023. He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Published: 12:35 EST, 24 May 2021 | Updated: 02:17 EST, 25 May 2021. "Jordan Banks, aged nine, died after being struck by lightning while playing football in Blackpool on Tuesday evening, and in the early hours of this morning two-year-old George Hinds died when his home collapsed in Heysham. A witness who lives on a nearby street has told of the moment the explosion happened. We have heard from an elderly couple who left in their pyjamas. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. 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. "It sounded like a bomb went off." Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? A major incident was declared this morning (May 16) following . Morecambe and Heysham Past and Present Facebook group have set up a fundraiser to help the people of Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham after the devastating explosion in the early hours of this morning, and the very sad loss of a young life. Details below: Mossgate Primary School is opening today to accept donations for those affected. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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Sharon and Darren Greenham, aged 51 and 44, of Ambleside Avenue in Lancaster, have been charged with manslaughter and theft. 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. 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. The family have been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this distressing time. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. Recorder Altham is expected in court within the next few minutes. The blast caused debris to cover nearby streets and fields and residents described it as sounding "like a bomb going off". 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. Were just confused as to what has happened.". We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. 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. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged. A community has been left in shock following a suspected gas explosion which tragically killed a child and left four people injured. "A major incident has been declared after we (were) called to terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue. 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. We have heard from an elderly couple who left in their pyjamas. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating.. Ive never experienced that before. Any death of a child is of course a terrible tragedy, particularly seen by the suffering of George's parents. Forensic examination of the scene had been completed, the force said, and it had been handed over to the local authority. 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. It said it has ten fire engines in attendance. Try your hand at questions from Britain's most loved shows. 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Ben Norman, the assistant chief fire officer, said an investigation into the cause of the blast would be carried out slowly and methodically. Roof tiles, insulation and chips of wood. Georges parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. George Hinds, two, was killed in the explosion in Heysham, Lancs, back in May. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. 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. Police later confirmed that a young child had died in the tragedy, while four others - two men and two women- were taken to hospital. 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. 2023 BBC. Locals have been forced to evacuate their homes after the suspected gas blast, with dramatic pictures showing the devastation in the Lancashire town. Ben Norman, assistant chief fire officer for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS), said they "think everyone is accounted for". Shockingly, Stephen Hinds statement revealed this abuse extended to Greenham calling two-year-old George a ginger, little c***. Our thoughts are with the family and all those injured at this time. A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact, she told PA Media. Emergency services attended and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a . 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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. Since then, they have ongoing pain and trauma which has caused flashbacks, depression and suicidal thoughts. What did the government do about Covid and care homes? Two houses were found collapsed with serious damage to a third property. A major incident has been declared after the blast on Mallowdale Avenue, where just the chimney stacks of a row of terraced houses remains. Another devastating loss of life this week in Lancashire. Susan Faulkner, 74, who lives on Mallowdale Avenue, said: The sound really shook me, Im still quite shaken by it. Lancashire Police said it was investigating how and why the pipe became severed and treating it as a criminal investigation. George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents who said they were devastated by his death. This is a live blog from Preston Crown Court. The fire service has confirmed that homes have been evacuated and they continue to urge people to stay away from the area. Police were called to the scene of the blast at about 2.40am today (May 16). @ScottLancaster6 said he "heard it in Bowerham", seven miles (11km) from Heysham. 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. We stayed indoors and switched everything off at the source and then sat up all night worrying.. The boy has since been identified as George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. An evacuation centre has been set up at Salt Ayre. He returns to the dock today as Honorary Recorder Robert Altham passes sentence. A GoFundMe page set up to help those affected by the blast had reached more than 18,000 by Sunday afternoon. Sir David Attenborough explores the diverse natural habitats of Britain and Ireland. "He was so precious to us. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. Ive been very lucky. Darren Greenham caused the fatal explosion cutting gas pipes with an angle grinder. People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. "He was so precious to us. Dan Knowles, who lives four streets away from the explosion, said he thought there had been an earthquake. Former Morecambe town councillor Joshua Brandwood is organising a tribute to little George Arthur Hinds and the four people injured in the explosion. George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, died as a result of the blast, and his parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, were also injured, although not seriously. This sad news comes just days after the tragic death of nine-year-old Jordan Banks who was struck by lightning in Blackpool. Scott Lancaster said he had been reading the news and jumped out of his seat when the blast occurred. Play it now! 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A major incident has been declared in Heysham, Lancashire, and nearby residents have been evacuated. They continue to be supported by specially trained officers. 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. We have 10 fire engines in attendance and we are working with partners at the scene. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. 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. Mr Norman said people should expect disruption, but he was confident there was no further risk. One of those two destroyed properties was the home of little George and his parents, with George's life taken away in the blast. LancsLive will be at Preston Crown Court today for the sentencing of Darren Greenham for the manslaughter of toddler George Hinds. Emergency services attended and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a third property. 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". 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. Updated 17th Dec 2021, 7:34pm. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, on 16 May. One on occasion, the fire spread to a border fence and another time smoke could be seen two miles away. For the latest updates, scroll down. 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. Emergency services called to Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, on May 16. Incident commander gives statement to LancsLive after child dies in suspected gas explosion in Heysham. 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. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. The general public has been fantastic and they have risen to the challenge.. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact.. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Just another reminder that if you have been evacuated from your home - there is help available. VideoWatch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating. Do not sell or share my personal information. The community is in shock following the explosion. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical, according to Lancashire Police. 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? Four other people were also hurt in the explosion which destroyed two homes and seriously damaged a third. The emergency services, local authority and partners remain at the site and a safety cordon remains in place. Emergency crews, including search dogs, are searching the site this morning. We are currently working with gas service engineers to make the area safe. He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him. An incredible effort by the Hurley Flyer and local community in such sad circumstances. Sadly, three families have been severely affected and our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this very difficult time. He has told Greenhall to remain seated for now. In a statement they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. Firefighters had said there were "no quick answers" in the investigation. #newshour4u #update # SUBSCRIBE To Get All NEWS First http://newshour.tk Morecambe Gas Explosion destroys 3 houses at . There are no words. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. "Road closures also remain in place and people are being asked to avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident. See PA story FIRE Heysham. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Emergency services remain at the scene, with a cordon expected to remain in place for several hours. We will bring you live updates on this incident via our live blog below. ", 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 people were donating clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. She said: 'Although we don't know any of the people personally, we don't need to know someone's name or face to help them. Share; 12:32 Tom Earnshaw. Police investigating a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died have now charged two people with manslaughter. 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 officers are at the scene along with our colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. Two other counts of criminal damage and theft of gas were also admitted in August. 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. 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. "I was awoken by a loud bang. The road is littered with roof tiles. Aerial photos show the ruins of a number of properties in the terrace, as emergency workers search through the rubble. Twitter user @murphy30220538 posted a picture of the scene, saying three houses had collapsed after a "terrible explosion" that "sounds disastrous". He adds that experts evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. 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. Peter Glenser KC is expected to appear via video link on behalf of the defence. 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