2012 Oldham explosion

Explosion in Oldham, England July 2020 August 2019 thumb|Milnrow Road, 27 June 2012 The 2012 Oldham explosion occurred on 26 June 2012. A house on Buckley Street in Shaw, a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, England, exploded at 10:40am. Twelve neighbouring homes were destroyed in the blast amounting to £1.2 million of damage.Evans Martin Man hurt in deadly gas explosion in Oldham charged with manslaughter https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/9533325/Man-hurt-in-deadly-gas-explosion-in-Oldham-charged-with-manslaughter.html 19 January 2018 The Telegraph 10 September 2012 175 homes were evacuated.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-20525524 Jamie Heaton blast death: Neighbour admits manslaughter BBC News 28 November 2012 28 November 2012 Thirty firefighters were at the site of the blast. A two-year-old boy was killed and one man injured. A gas leak was reported before the explosion.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-18594635 BBC News Oldham explosion: Child dies as house 'completely flattened' 26 June 2012 The two-year-old was later named as Jamie Heaton and the man as Jamie's neighbour; 27-year-old Andrew Partington. Investigation Initially, the explosion was thought to have been related to a gas leak, particularly as a smell of gas was reported in the area the previous day. However, on the day of the explosion, Greater Manchester Police released a statement confirming the explosion was being treated as suspicious.26 June 2012 Death of child in Oldham explosion being treated as suspicious http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/jun/26/oldham-explosion-kills-child-man-injured 31 August 2021 theguardian.com The Guardian en The day after the explosion, National Grid confirmed there was no gas leak at the site of the explosion.National Grid: Oldham explosion 'not caused by a leak from its gas pipes' https://www.itv.com/news/update/2012-06-27/national-grid-oldham-explosion-not-caused-by-a-leak-from-its-gas-distribution-pipes/ 31 August 2021 itv.com ITV News en Gas worker On 27 June 2012, the day after the explosion, a 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.27 June 2012 Oldham explosion: Man arrested over Jamie Heaton death en-GB BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-18620379 31 August 2021 The man was later reported to be a boiler worker and had examined a boiler at Partington's house. On 29 June 2012, the man was released on bail until 9 August 2012, pending further investigations.29 June 2012 Boiler worker, 32, bailed over death of two-year-old toddler Jamie Heaton in Oldham explosion https://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/news/29062012-boiler-worker-32-bailed-over-death-of-two-year-old-toddler-jamie-heaton-in-oldham-explosion/ 31 August 2021 mancunianmatters.co.uk Mancunian Matters en-GB On 10 September 2012, Greater Manchester Police confirmed the man was still on bail.10 September 2012 Neighbour charged with killing two-year-old boy in gas explosion http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/sep/10/neighbour-charged-boy-death-explosion 31 August 2021 theguardian.com The Guardian en On 12 September 2012, following Partington (another suspect) appearing at court, the boiler worker was eliminated from police enquiries and released without charge.Blast suspect refused bail https://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news-headlines/73243/blast-suspect-refused-bail 31 August 2021 oldham-chronicle.co.uk Oldham Evening Chronicle Andrew Partington On 27 June 2012, Partington was arrested whilst in hospital, in connection with the explosion. However, police were unable to immediately question him. On 10 September 2012, Partington was charged with manslaughter and criminal damage.Mullin Cheryl 10 September 2012 Andrew Partington charged over death of two-year-old Jamie Heaton in suspected gas explosion http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/andrew-partington-charged-over-death-3334503 31 August 2021 liverpoolecho.co.uk Liverpool Echo en On 12 September 2012, Partington was refused bail after appearing at Manchester Crown Court by video link. On 28 November 2012, Partington appeared via video link in court and pleaded guilty to causing the death of Heaton along with eight charges of destroying neighbouring houses after allowing his home to fill with gas.http://news.sky.com/story/1017642/gas-blast-man-admits-two-year-olds-killing Gas Blast: Man Admits Two-Year-Old's Killing news.sky.com Sky News 28 November 2012 28 November 2012 On 13 February 2013, Partington was prosecuted for manslaughter and eight charges of destroying properties. He was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and five years on licence following his release.19 February 2013 Man jailed over massive gas blast that killed toddler in Oldham https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/man-jailed-over-massive-gas-blast-killed-toddler-oldham-8501108.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/man-jailed-over-massive-gas-blast-killed-toddler-oldham-8501108.html 1 May 2022 subscription live 31 August 2021 independent.co.uk The Independent en References External links Google Earth view of 9 and 11 Buckley Street as after the explosion 53.58021 N 2.09090 W type:landmark_source:enwiki title Category:Explosions in England Category:2012 industrial disasters Category:2012 disasters in the United Kingdom Category:2012 in England Category:2010s in Greater Manchester Category:History of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham Category:Shaw and Crompton Category:Disasters in Greater Manchester Category:June 2012 in the United Kingdom