Man admits Oldham explosion toddler death
A man has admitted causing the death of a toddler and the destruction of eight homes in a gas explosion in Greater Manchester.
Andrew Partington pleaded guilty to manslaughter via videolink at Manchester Crown Court, following the death of two-year-old Jamie Heaton in Buckley Street, on 26 June.
Mr Partington also admitted causing £1.2m of damage to homes.
Ed Thomas reports.
28 Nov 2012
- From the section UK