Absolutely Shocking

[Canary42]

This dumb thief has killed an innocent lad and ruined his family's future.

I hope the sentence is suitably draconian.

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/neighbour-hell-caused-gas-blast-165144038.html

[youngmafbog]

"The rope" is the only answer for this oxygen thief.

I know I will get slated but it is what I think.

[Gromit]

He was reported to the police many times by the father, but nothing was ever done.

[MissTerious]

I think life imprisonment in solitary confinement is the best option. Hanging is to kind for such people. He needs to suffer

[ToraToraTora]

What a tragedy, needless to say this savage should never see the light of day again.

[youngmafbog]

//He needs to suffer//

Well not solitary then. Maybe share a cell with the lifer "Mr Big" ?

I still think getting rid is better otherwise you just get another bleeding heart liberal like Longford.

[FatticusInch]

Be a shame if something happened to him whilst he’s in prison as the officers are ‘distracted.’
Those metal stairs look dangerous.

[Smowball]

Absolutely horrific. That poor poor boy : (

[Ken4155]

While i echo the OP's sentiments re a Draconian sentence, i doubt very much a life sentence will be passed in this case. None of the 3 defendants intended harm to anyone and it was their crass stupidity that caused the explosion and the subsequent death of the toddler.

[Ken4155]

On the 1 o'clock news - 15 year sentence.

[Ken4155]

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/lancashire-preston-crown-court-lancashire-police-lancashire-county-council-b2196071.html

[pimplyteen]

Reading this made me think of how many such after explosions must be happening in Ukraine regarding gas lines.

[youngmafbog]

Different reason Pimply, its half expected in war zones so you can take some precautions.

Some git nicking the pipe is not expected.

[Old_Geezer]

The incurable mentally ill need a lifetime of care in a secure institution. It doesn't help to effectively call for vengeance, it just needs dealing with.

[youngmafbog]

Unfortunately OG the savage only got 15 years, so 7 probably then back out to thieve and kill others.

[jno]

quite a harsh sentence, tbh, he clearly wasn't aiming to kill anyone; even in the old days of hanging, he wouldn't have been executed.

But the long history of ignoring complaints should be held against councl and police. What do they think their job is?

[Peter Pedant]

Reading this made me think of how many such after explosions must be happening in Ukraine regarding gas lines.

I think they turn the gas off

[sandyRoe]

How much would the lead pipes in an old terrace house be worth? Just a few pounds I'd guess.
And why didn't he turn off the gas at the meter before stealing it?