We went to the road and saw the rubble up the street. He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. "Police were telling us turn off your cars and everything like that, and we had to turn off the gas. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating. He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. George's parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who lived at number 18, were also injured but have since been discharged from hospital. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Residents have been evacuated from the area, while a safety cordon and road closures are in place, including on nearby Littedale Avenue. His defence asked for 25% credit on the basis of an indication of guilt to newly instructed solicitors and his memory loss. Lancashire Police said detectives and gas experts had discovered the cause of the explosion in Heysham was a gas pipe which had been cut inside number 20 Mallowdale Avenue. Aerial photos show the ruins of a number of properties in the terrace, as emergency workers search through the rubble. Our thoughts remain with all the residents of Mallowdale Avenue and surrounding areas who are affected. Two others, a man, 44, and a 50-year-old woman, remain in hospital with critical injuries. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. 1 minute silence and 1 minute clap.. A major incident has been declared after the blast on Mallowdale Avenue, where just the chimney stacks of a row of terraced houses remains. #newshour4u #update # SUBSCRIBE To Get All NEWS First http://newshour.tk Morecambe Gas Explosion destroys 3 houses at . 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. "The matter now lies with the police and the Health and Safety Executive for further investigation. One woman grips the hand of her child. 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. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. Roof tiles and other debris 'rained down vertically on us,' a local man said. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. Any death of a child is of course a terrible tragedy, particularly seen by the suffering of George's parents. The judge today is Honorary Recorder Robert Altham, while the prosecution are represented by Timothy Kray KC. Horse power: Long-serving Red Bull chief CHRISTIAN HORNER on how he switches off from the high-pressure F1 environment, helped by Spice Girl wife Geri and a coterie of nags, dogs and donkeys! 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. Emergency services attended and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a third property. Toddler George Arthur Hinds died as a result of the blast. Residents have been evacuated from the area, while a safety cordon and road closures are in place, including on nearby Littedale Avenue. Firefighters rescued five people from the site. Greenham sat with his head bowed throughout much of proceedings at Preston Crown Court yesterday. Emergency services called to Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, on May 16. But Greenham didn't turn the gas supply off to the property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. We're bringing the live blog to a close now for today - our thoughts remain with everyone affected by today's tragic incident. Two other people - a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - remain in hospital with 'critical injuries'. "We've got our little granddaughters staying overnight. 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. CNC Heysham wrote on Twitter: "Our officers were first on scene to a major incident in Heysham early this morning. Greenham suffered major burns in the explosion and would spend two weeks in a coma before being quizzed by detectives. 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. Tragically toddler George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, died as a result of the blast. 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. Im really sad for those people, its such a sad thing to happen to them.. Share; 12:32 Tom Earnshaw. 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Roof tiles, insulation and chips of wood. Shockingly, Stephen Hinds statement revealed this abuse extended to Greenham calling two-year-old George a ginger, little c***. 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. Since then, they have ongoing pain and trauma which has caused flashbacks, depression and suicidal thoughts. "We are asking people to please avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident," the force added. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. We ask people to have patience and particularly to have the family that have been affected in mind.. Delta agrees 34% pay rise for pilots - worth up to $90k - with other major airlines set to follow suit, Parole is DENIED for Robert F. 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Ms Moten said: "Since the incident, our engineers have been on-site working with the emergency services and supporting customers in the area.". If you do want to help, details can be found here. "There are no words." That was the message from a local MP following a devastating explosion in Heysham that killed a two-year-old boy and left four people injured. Four people were taken to hospital, two with serious injuries, and sadly a young child has died as a result of the incident. I accept by my recklessness I caused the explosion. Emergency crews declared a major incident following the blast at 2.40am this morning (May 16) on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham. there were "no quick answers" in the investigation, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Two-year-old George Arthur Hinds died as a result of Darren Greenham's late-night DIY. 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. Lancashire Police said its investigation was ongoing. Proceedings are due to begin in around 15 minutes with Courtroom 10 already filling up. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. 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. It was quite a blast, I live quite a way down there and part of my side door was blown in, my nextdoor neighbours plates were smashed, she said.Theres debris everywhere, all on the next streets and in the fields. 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. No one knew what had happened. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Incident commander gives statement to LancsLive after child dies in suspected gas explosion in Heysham. She then "had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son". VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. Its really sad. An investigation is taking place. At its peak, he said, 80 fire officers were on the scene, including two engines from Cumbria. 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 child, whose age has not been given, was declared dead at hospital said Matt House, consultant paramedic with North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. He comments on the CCTV footage and says it is a miracle no other fatalities occurred. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16th2021. Kingsway in both directions closed due to a property gas explosion from Meldon Road to Tarnbrook Road. Recorder Robert Altham has entered the court. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast. I think we just dont know whats happened. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones. A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently dealing with an incident on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. "We're not so far from the nuclear power station, so we were just assuming," she says. Ive never experienced that before. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Parents pay tribute to George Arthur Hinds as two adults remain critically injured in hospital. 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. RIP little one. 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. "Our officers are at the scene along with our colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service. Copyright Lancashire Constabulary 2023. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Just another reminder that if you have been evacuated from your home - there is help available. He adds that experts evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. In a statement they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. Four other people were hurt in the explosion, which destroyed two homes and seriously damaged a third. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. Recorder Altham commends the police actions in investigating the explosion, while offering no comment on the complaints over lack of action over earlier complaints. Locals have been forced to evacuate their homes after the suspected gas blast, with dramatic pictures showing the devastation in the Lancashire town. Updates will be published here as we know more.". An incredible effort by the Hurley Flyer and local community in such sad circumstances. A Gofundme page set up to help Mallowdale Avenue residents had raised more than 20,000 in just over four hours. Two other counts of criminal damage and theft of gas were also admitted in August. Ben Norman, the assistant chief fire officer, said an investigation into the cause of the blast would be carried out slowly and methodically. 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. "He was so precious to us. It is against this background that they learnt the circumstances of George's death, the judge explains. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating.. In a tribute they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. 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