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. Our thoughts are with the family and all those injured at this time. That person could only be "incompetent at best", Recorder Altham says. "He was so precious to us. 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. Other locals also described hearing the blast and thinking there had been an earthquake. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. 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First published on Sun 16 May 2021 01.37 EDT. His heartbroken parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. 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. His parents and another man and woman required hospital treatment. 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-year-old George Hinds died in the overnight blast in Heysham, Lancs, which left four others - including both his parents - in hospital. "I could see blue flashing lights, I could hear people screaming. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Our thoughts are with all who have been affected." Four adults are being treated in hospital and one person, a child, tragically died. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. He will face concurrent sentences for each three charges - the second two, theft and criminal damage will receive one month each. 45-year-old Greenham was a blight to the local community for years, the court heard. Police investigating a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died have now charged two people with manslaughter. He would also light frequent bonfires, fuelled with petrol, which grew out of control and was regularly abusive to those living next to him. The boy has since been identified as George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. 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. 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. I think we just dont know whats happened. You can donate here: https://gofund.me/9fb52a30. Nearby residents described the noise of the blast as like a bomb going off and said debris had covered nearby streets and fields. He was clearly much loved and cherished by both, the wider family and the community. The whole house shook, he said. There are no words. 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Any death of a child is of course a terrible tragedy, particularly seen by the suffering of George's parents. Video1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. A . "Our officers attended and found two houses collapsed and serious damage to a third property. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. No one knew what had happened. Lancashire Police said its investigation was ongoing. Do not sell or share my personal information. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. Roof tiles, insulation and chips of wood. 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. Emergency services called to Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, on May 16. 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. He adds that experts evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. 1 minute silence and 1 minute clap.. But Greenham didn't turn the gas supply off to the property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. Emergency crews declared a major incident following the blast at 2.40am this morning (May 16) on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham. He said they met with the aftermath of a "significant explosion" and they prioritised rescuing those in properties and giving medical help to those who needed it. '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. Residents of Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, were woken in the early hours of May 16 by an explosion which left nearby streets and fields covered with debris. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. There is no access to Littledale Avenue where the properties are located from either Kingsway or Mallowdale Avenue or Sugham Lane. We have 10 fire engines in attendance and we are working with partners at the scene. Darren Greenham is now back in the dock, wearing an all grey tracksuit. I woke up with this huge bang and I thought someone was breaking into my house, she told the PA news agency. 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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. A major incident was declared after the explosion and about 40 people were evacuated from their homes. Emergency services attended and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a . A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. 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. I then ran out the front door. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact, she told PA Media. Details below: Mossgate Primary School is opening today to accept donations for those affected. 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He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. 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. Play it now! People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. 'I was awoken by a loud bang': Witnesses describe scene of explosion, By Sky reporter Sadiya Chowdhury, who is at the scene. Updates will be published here as we know more.". George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, told Preston Crown Court that their world was 'taken away in the blink of an eye'. The blast caused debris to cover nearby streets and fields and residents described it as sounding "like a bomb going off". 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. 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