For manslaughter, he receives a sentence of 15 years, making a total of 15 years and two months. A third man, 47, previously held in connection with the incident, will not face charges, Lancashire Police said. RIP little one. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. 45-year-old Greenham was a blight to the local community for years, the court heard. Read about our approach to external linking. George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, told Preston Crown Court that their world was 'taken away in the blink of an eye'. 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. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Anything we can do that might relieve a bit of pressure and a little bit of stress for those involved is worth doing.'. Some 55 other properties were damaged with six homes evacuated and some neighbours forced to move out for more than a year. For a full re-cap of the first day of proceedings, see LancsLive's full report from court here. Officers from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary at Heysham power station were first to arrive at the scene of the explosion today, it has emerged. Witnesses say that they were woken up by a loud explosion in the early hours of the morning. Sharon and Darren Greenham, aged 51 and 44, of Ambleside Avenue in Lancaster, have been charged with manslaughter and theft. 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. A number of residents have been evacuated and are being looked after by the local authority. She said people were donating clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. A witness who lives on a nearby street has told of the moment the explosion happened. In a tribute, they said: "We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. It has been reported that there has been an explosion at a property and firefighters are searching the collapsed property.". Our thoughts remain with his loved ones. Ms Brandwood said: 'The general public has been fantastic. As a mark of respect for the victims of the explosion in Heysham, I feel it would be a lovely tribute for all locals in Lancaster and Morecambe to take part in a doorstep minute silence, followed by a minute clap for the emergency services who are currently working hard around the clock to support all the families affected. This is a live blog from Preston Crown Court. We have heard from an elderly couple who left in their pyjamas. These pleas came six months after the first plea hearing and just six weeks before a trial was due to begin. A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. A Gofundme page set up to help Mallowdale Avenue residents had raised more than 20,000 in just over four hours. 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. 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. Recorder Altham is outlining the events which led to the explosion, as George lay somewhere where he should have been safe. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. Greenham suffered major burns in the explosion and would spend two weeks in a coma before being quizzed by detectives. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. 2023 BBC. Our reporter Olivia Baron has spoken to the incident commander at the scene for an update. We're about 4 streets up in Heysham and could feel it.". Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Sir David Attenborough explores the diverse natural habitats of Britain and Ireland. Our thoughts are with the family and all those injured at this time. Heysham (in Lancashire, England) gas explosion destroys 2 houses completely (damages others and spreads debris far afield), and sadly there are casualties, i. AboutPressCopyrightContact. 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Dan Knowles wrote on Twitter: "There's been a terrible explosion on Mallowdale Ave in #Heysham sounds disastrous, 3 houses collapsed, praying for everyone. We're bringing the live blog to a close now for today - our thoughts remain with everyone affected by today's tragic incident. Four adults are being treated in hospital and one person, a child, tragically died. Our sincere condolences are with their family and loved ones. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. Police investigating a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died have now charged two people with manslaughter. 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. Picture date: Sunday May 16, 2021. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Shockingly, Stephen Hinds statement revealed this abuse extended to Greenham calling two-year-old George a ginger, little c***. 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. He and his family have had to collect their things and leave. It sounded like a bomb went off," one resident says to me. A huge emergency response was triggered with ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews rushing to the scene. 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First published on Sun 16 May 2021 01.37 EDT. "We woke about 2:30am and thought it was an earthquake at first. 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 major incident was declared after the explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.30am on Sunday that also left a third house badly damaged. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents, who said they were devastated by his death. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. Mallowdale Avenue, Littledale Avenue and Kingsway are affected. Take care and stay safe. Sharon Greenham and Darren Greenham charged with manslaughter and theft. George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. A GoFundMe page set up to help those affected by the blast had reached more than 18,000 by Sunday afternoon. Greenham, 45, failed to turn the gas supply off, causing the huge explosion that killed little George Hinds. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16 th 2021. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. Firefighters had said there were "no quick answers" in the investigation. Two-year-old George died when the explosion happened in the early hours of Sunday, May 16. 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. 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