longtimeblue Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 That was the general thoughts of neighbours etc in the aftermath. Had 6 kids, apparently girlfriend had left him. Only rumours though. If true, he's one selfish selfish person. Selfish isn't an appropriate word, anyone who wants to take their own life are obviously in a state of complete despair and probably not in a fit state to think of repercussions. Being this side of Oldham I don't know many people in Shaw so not heard anything other that internet news at work. Almost secondary at the moment anyway. This is sad anywhere in the world but when it's our own townsfolk, hits home even harder. Thoughts are with those affected, sad day for the town and R.I.P to the nipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Very sad to hear of the little boy's death and the very poorly man. I was in my back garden , about 600 metres away. I was going in the back door when the loudest explosion I have heard happened. Even more staggering I felt a wave of pressure hit me .......from all that distance away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlieb Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Again IF true, then selfish is the perfect word. There was kids in that house, not to mention passers by, and the neighbours n that street who could of potentially died. If someone wants to commit suicide, then do it without harming others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Again IF true, then selfish is the perfect word. There was kids in that house, not to mention passers by, and the neighbours n that street who could of potentially died. If someone wants to commit suicide, then do it without harming others! why not wait for the offical word before discussing that side of things? it hearsay at the moment.... whatever the case its tragic and young life has been taken too soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlieb Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 why not wait for the offical word before discussing that side of things? it hearsay at the moment.... whatever the case its tragic and young life has been taken too soon Fair enough. Hoping the mans alright too, heard his burns arnt as bad as first thought, down from 80% to around 25-30%. Good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 RIP Jamie Heaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-latics Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 The death now being treated as suspicious http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-18034297 I live in Shaw up the hill and like when the old lady was killed in November, i'm shocked. Shaw isn't a bad place, just seems to be in the news a lot recently for the wrong reasons. RIP to the toddler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creepy Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Anthony Williamson or Anthony Partington was the bloke with burns, no relation to the baby who died (i know the babies aunty) sounds like he blew his own house up after an argument with his partner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wozzer Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Anthony Williamson or Anthony Partington was the bloke with burns, no relation to the baby who died (i know the babies aunty) sounds like he blew his own house up after an argument with his partner I think you need to add allegedly there mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I work in the warehouse just 4 houses away from this. I can honestly say I've never heard anything so loud in my life, I thought my ears had burst when it happened, I thought it was a bomb! All house alarms going off. The warehouse skylights blew out, lights shattered, roof partly collapsed. Then we ran out to see the devastation, people screaming and crying. One of the worst things I've seen Bloody hell mate, that must have been terrifying. Hope you & your workmates are OK. Horrible seeing all the kids' toys strewn amongst the rubble. I feel so sorry for the people whose homes have been destroyed, but of course even something as devastating as that doesn't compare to what the poor parents of the little boy must be going through. By all accounts the response has been great, hopefully all those affected will be well looked after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlieb Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-18600210 Is that the warehouse at end of road? Must of been bad. Yeah that's it. It was terrifying. Thankfully noone was hurt in our place, a big near miss with timber from the roof falling at a workstation someone had just left. Were all going down regardless tomorrow, if we can't get our place cleared we can at least help with the road or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlieb Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Glad you are ok its a long haul getting the area sorted the damage structural engineers etc, My gran lives off Kershaw Street and she felt a shock wave. Cheers. Hoping I'll get my car back too, they cordoned it off, then next thing I know Im watching it get put on the back of a lorry from the sky helicopter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) I would like to praise the emergency services who worked yesterday, not just attending the incident but also the ones who came in on their days off and the ones who were drafted in from other areas and made sure services ran smoothly. Unfortunately I had to call out an ambulance yesterday (mid-afternoon) for my diabetic father who collapsed due to extremely low blood sugar and could not be woken without professional help. The paramedics were fantastic and could not have been more helpful. So thanks to everybody who worked with and for the emergency services yesterday they did a brilliant job, in very difficult circumstances. Edited June 26, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhamains Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 "Detectives investigating a massive explosion that killed a toddler in Oldham are treating the death as suspicious" http://news.sky.com/story/952829/police-oldham-blast-death-is-suspicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 http://desmond.yfrog...e=640&ysize=640 Picture of the house thats me in the pic in the black top on the right............. it was horrific chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhamoafc Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I work in the warehouse just 4 houses away from this. I can honestly say I've never heard anything so loud in my life, I thought my ears had burst when it happened, I thought it was a bomb! All house alarms going off. The warehouse skylights blew out, lights shattered, roof partly collapsed. Then we ran out to see the devastation, people screaming and crying. One of the worst things I've seen Did you or a work mate do an interview on BBC or Sky news? Listened to that and sound similar. Such tragic news and deepest thoughts go out to the family of the little boy. Hopefully the truth comes out soon! Thoughts to those who are hurt or homes destroyed too. If a bright thing can be said from this horrific incident is its good to see the town/community pulling together. Respect to the emergency units also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliggi Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Waiting for news of any clear up operation thats getting underway, that i can be of any help with. Im off work all week so would be more than willing to lend a hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlieb Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Did you or a work mate do an interview on BBC or Sky news? Listened to that and sound similar. Such tragic news and deepest thoughts go out to the family of the little boy. Hopefully the truth comes out soon! Thoughts to those who are hurt or homes destroyed too. If a bright thing can be said from this horrific incident is its good to see the town/community pulling together. Respect to the emergency units also. No I think the interview was with someone from howards which is adjacent to the exploded houses up another road opposite weavers. Unbelievably there was wood and slates at their warehouse and I'd say it's a good 100 yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheLatics Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I don't fully understand all of the circumstances. There's been talk of a dometic disturbance but has everyone seen the young girl (red hair). Now she can't work out if it's her house or not. She thinks it is and she, it appears, is nothing to do with this suicide talk. It's all still shrouded with rumour and doubt and I don't think we should be speculating. Terrible news about the little lad and hopefully the man is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 thats me in the pic in the black top on the right............. it was horrific chaps Christ on a bike! What did your mum feed you on, baby bio? Glad your seat isn't in front of mine at BP, I'd have to sit on the row behind to see over you! My brother in law's brother is 2 streets away, had his windows blown out, this incident has affected a wide area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoafc Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Whatever the circumstances, it's truly heartbreaking that a little boy of 2 has been lost. Its just too sad for words. :-( RIP Little 'un x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Christ on a bike! What did your mum feed you on, baby bio? Glad your seat isn't in front of mine at BP, I'd have to sit on the row behind to see over you! My brother in law's brother is 2 streets away, had his windows blown out, this incident has affected a wide area. Ha yea to tall :S i put a family up that live on Oak street now the BBC want to film me and the family :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Do it! "At home with the Qwertys" There's a series right there and when you've made your millions from the film deal you can invest back in Latics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 The worst thing of all is it seems that little Jamie was simply an innocent neighbour, life is so unfair. Possible developments? http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1582026_shaw-explosion-was-gas-blast-which-killed-2-year-old-jamie-heaton-triggered-deliberately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Do it! "At home with the Qwertys" There's a series right there and when you've made your millions from the film deal you can invest back in Latics. ha omg im not that daft to invest in latics haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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