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Man admits killing boy, 2, in gas explosion that left street looking like a 'war zone'
READ MORE: Dinosaur tracks dating back 113m years ago discovered after severe drought Lancashire Police said they were originally called to the site on Mallowdale Avenue, in Heysham, Lancs., at about 2.40 am on May 16, 2021.And following investigations, they found the explosion was caused by a gas pipeline being cut in a property adjacent to George’s family home.They later arrested Sharon Greenham, 51, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster, who were charged with manslaughter and theft.Darren Greenham appeared in Preston Crown Court yesterday (August 24) to enter his guilty pleas, while Sharon Greenham is set to stand trial in October.Shocked locals said the explosion caused debris to cover nearby streets and fields.One nearby resident said: "I heard this enormous blast then seconds later loads of banging."It sounded like stuff was smashing into my roof so I thought the chimney might have collapsed."I got up and went outside and realised there had been an explosion on the road."It was utter devastation. The houses that were there before have disappeared."Another added: "I woke up after hearing a loud blast in the early hours.
