He is inviting everyone to stand on their doorstep at 7pm for a one-minute silence, followed by a one-minute clap. PA Photo. Police confirmed earlier today that the huge gas blast claimed the live of George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. Debris from the blast covered nearby streets and fields, as residents described the noise "like a bomb going off". 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. Shockingly, Stephen Hinds statement revealed this abuse extended to Greenham calling two-year-old George a ginger, little c***. A number of people have been evacuated from their homes and a safety cordon is in place. 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. Toddler George Arthur Hinds died as a result of the blast. A GoFundMe page set up to help those affected by the blast had reached more than 18,000 by Sunday afternoon. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating.. Emergency services are still in the search and rescue phase, she added, working to "make the area safe". "The matter now lies with the police and the Health and Safety Executive for further investigation. Resident Susan Faulkner, 74, who lives further down Mallowdale Avenue, said the blast was like a bomb going off and that she was still shaken by the incident. LancsLive will be at Preston Crown Court today for the sentencing of Darren Greenham for the manslaughter of toddler George Hinds. "Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.". Recorder Altham is expected in court within the next few minutes. Recorder Altham outlines the manslaughter case admitted by Greenhall - the cutting of the gas pipes which caused George Hinds' manslaughter. There are also search and rescue dogs and air support, along with police. "We're not so far from the nuclear power station, so we were just assuming," she says. It is against this background that they learnt the circumstances of George's death, the judge explains. I got out of bed and ran into my sons bedroom at the back of my house. 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. 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. Ive been very lucky. Officers found two houses collapsed, and a third property had suffered 'serious damage'. Recorder Altham lists anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. The comments below have been moderated in advance. The blast caused debris to cover nearby streets and fields and residents described it as sounding "like a bomb going off". Read about our approach to external linking. Officers were called to reports of an explosion at 2.40am, she said. VideoWatch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "My next door neighbour, she's really elderly and she was scared to go in. Two people have been charged with manslaughter after a toddler was killed in gas explosion at a home in Heysham. George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, told Preston Crown Court that their world was 'taken away in the blink of an eye'. Earlier, the service said on Twitter that 10 units were called to a row of homes around 2.30am and that firefighters were searching the scene. 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 only conclusion is the defendant was aware of these signs of danger or wasn't aware because of his self-inflicted impairment through alcohol and drugs". 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". 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. No sentence I can pass will be adequate for their loss. 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. 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"We were called at 2.40am this morning to reports that a number of houses on the road had collapsed. Two . She said the focus was now on establishing how and why the pipe came to be cut and that investigation would be "complex and lengthy". 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. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. An evacuation centre has been set up at Salt Ayre. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. Mallowdale Avenue, Littledale Avenue and Kingsway are affected. He and his family have had to collect their things and leave. It was disbelief and shock. People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. A major incident has been declared in Heysham, Lancashire,. 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. There are no words. Recorder Altham is outlining the events which led to the explosion, as George lay somewhere where he should have been safe. 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. There is still lots of work being carried out at the scene with firefighters still attending. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Who was St David, the patron saint of Wales? In October, we made four arrests in connection with the investigation and today SharonGreenham,51, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster were charged with manslaughterand theft. "Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible. '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. There is no access to Littledale Avenue where the properties are located from either Kingsway or Mallowdale Avenue or Sugham Lane. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16 th 2021. Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here. His defence asked for 25% credit on the basis of an indication of guilt to newly instructed solicitors and his memory loss. Please place items in the boxes on the tables to keep them dry in case it rains. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical, Lancashire police said. "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. I then ran out the front door. "We live a quarter of a mile away and it shook our caravan we thought something had hit it. 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. Residents say they were woken by the sound of a blast at around 2.30am Sunday morning. A major incident was declared after the explosion and about 40 people were evacuated from their homes. Our thoughts remain with all the residents of Mallowdale Avenue and surrounding areas who are affected. We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, on 16 May. 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. A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. 2023 BBC. I was already awake. He notes the cutting of pipes continued after the gas was cut and was part of a pattern of behaviour running for several weeks. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Road closures remain in place in the area surrounding the property. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent of the destruction. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. They are both due to appear atLancaster Magistrates Courton12thJanuary 2022. Emergency crews declared a major incident following the blast at 2.40am this morning (May 16) on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham. Officers from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary at Heysham power station were first to arrive at the scene of the explosion today, it has emerged. Ive never experienced that before. 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. 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. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. "From what we gather it's taken two or three houses with it. Mr Norman said people should expect disruption, but he was confident there was no further risk. Firefighters rescued five people from the site. 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