1 minute silence and 1 minute clap.. Two tragedies, two families torn apart, two little boys taken too soon.". Proceedings are due to begin in around 15 minutes with Courtroom 10 already filling up. George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, told Preston Crown Court that their world was 'taken away in the blink of an eye'. Blood, sweat and literal tears VideoBlood, sweat and literal tears 2023 BBC. Ms Faulkner said that her own property and others in the immediate area had been damaged in the devastating explosion. Theres been lots and lots of people and police around and everyone trying to help everybody else. 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. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical, according to Lancashire Police. Witnesses say that they were woken up by a loud explosion in the early hours of the morning. 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. Who was St David, the patron saint of Wales? Our reporter Olivia Baron has spoken to the incident commander at the scene for an update. Susan Faulkner, 74, who lives on Mallowdale Avenue, said: The sound really shook me, Im still quite shaken by it. George's dad turns to face Greenhall as the sentences are read out. A third man, 47, previously held in connection with the incident, will not face charges, Lancashire Police said. Video, Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, An audacious heist that stunned Britain. We are currently working with gas service engineers to make the area safe. Staff at the pub are offering free meals to those who have had to leave their homes - and this offer has also been extended to first responders at the scene. 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. 'There are a lot of people who want to do good, but they don't know how to go about doing it, so by putting something in place, they always rise to the challenge. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. A fundraiser set up to help the residents ofMallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. Six ambulances, four doctors and a hazardous area response team attended the incident, Mr House said. Incident commander gives statement to LancsLive after child dies in suspected gas explosion in Heysham. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He said: "It sounded like when you are at a firework display and the final rocket always lets off the biggest loud bang.". He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. Our thoughts are with all those affected.. 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. 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. 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. Four other people were also hurt in the explosion which destroyed two homes and seriously damaged a third. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. "He was so precious to us. 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. "The front door blew off completely and it shattered the windows". A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. An incredible effort by the Hurley Flyer and local community in such sad circumstances. Read about our approach to external linking. The explosion caused two houses to collapse and damaged several others, one significantly. That concludes today's sentencing hearing. Since then, they have ongoing pain and trauma which has caused flashbacks, depression and suicidal thoughts. Lancashire fire and ambulance services are both in attendance at the scene, which Electricity North West has described as a 'major incident'. 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. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. Two-year-old George Arthur Hinds died as a result of Darren Greenham's late-night DIY. The man facing 291 years in jail. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Welcome to our live blog. He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. On the night of the explosion, Greenham had arranged for the gas supply to be turned off by another person. "Our officers attended and found two houses collapsed and serious damage to a third property. Emergency crews, including search dogs, are searching the site this morning. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent . Georges parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. Sharon and Darren Greenham, aged 51 and 44, of Ambleside Avenue in Lancaster, have been charged with manslaughter and theft. Another devastating loss of life this week in Lancashire. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Georges parents were also injured, although thankfully not seriously. That person could only be "incompetent at best", Recorder Altham says. Forensic examination of the scene had been completed, the force said, and it had been handed over to the local authority. Emergency workers at the scene of the suspected gas explosion in Heysham, Lancashire. At its peak, he said, 80 fire officers were on the scene, including two engines from Cumbria. "My next door neighbour, she's really elderly and she was scared to go in. 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. Gas service engineers are working to make the area safe. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Four adults are being treated in hospital and one person, a child, tragically died. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. 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. They're both in bathrobes. It said it has ten fire engines in attendance. Lancashire Police said its investigation was ongoing. The road is littered with roof tiles. 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. "A major incident has been declared after we called to terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue. Emergency services attended and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a . A witness who lives on a nearby street has told of the moment the explosion happened. Ben Norman, the assistant chief fire officer, said an investigation into the cause of the blast would be carried out slowly and methodically. Ive never experienced that before. #newshour4u #update # SUBSCRIBE To Get All NEWS First http://newshour.tk Morecambe Gas Explosion destroys 3 houses at . A community has been left in shock following a suspected gas explosion which tragically killed a child and left four people injured. "Our officers are at the scene along with our colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. He will receive 15% credit instead. Cadent, says its. They are also organising collections of clothing and other items to help the victims. His parents and another man and woman required hospital treatment. Police confirmed earlier today that the huge gas blast claimed the live of George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. For manslaughter, he receives a sentence of 15 years, making a total of 15 years and two months. "Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible. He will face concurrent sentences for each three charges - the second two, theft and criminal damage will receive one month each. We ask people to have patience and particularly to have the family that have been affected in mind.. There are reports that the explosion was heard and felt from several miles away in Morecambe and Torrisholme. The emergency services, local authority and partners remain at the site and a safety cordon remains in place. A number of residents have been evacuated and are being looked after by the local authority. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. "Another four people, two men and two women have been taken to hospital with serious injuries. This sad news comes just days after the tragic death of nine-year-old Jordan Banks who was struck by lightning in Blackpool. The CNC is the armed police force in charge of guarding civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials in England, Scotland and Wales. PA Photo. The judge today is Honorary Recorder Robert Altham, while the prosecution are represented by Timothy Kray KC. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The grief being felt by their families will be beyond comprehension. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? "We are asking people to please avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident," the force added. Heartbreaking that a child has died and 4 people seriously injured after a gas explosion.A multiagency response is ongoing at the scene.Thoughts with all those families effected. You can follow here for the latest from the sentencing hearing. Read about our approach to external linking. There are also search and rescue dogs and air support, along with police. 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. The community is rallying around those affected by the tragedy with the team at the Hurley Flyer pub at Westgate, Morecambe, leading fundraising efforts. There is a woman who is in literally nothing but her nightie, she said. 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. The judge says the offence falls under Category A of the sentencing guidelines, the most serious and carrying the highest penalty. While drunk and high on drugs, Greenham cut copper pipes in his council house with the mindset to sell before being evicted from the property. 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