Goole man admits causing gas blast which destroyed house

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The rubble in the houseImage source, Jonathan Kirk
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The explosion destroyed a terraced house in Marlborough Avenue in Goole

A man has admitted causing a gas explosion which destroyed a terraced house in East Yorkshire.

Nobody was injured in the blast on Marlborough Avenue in Goole on 22 January, but neighbours were forced to leave their homes.

At Hull Crown Court, Wayne Vines, 57, of Marlborough Avenue, pleaded guilty to arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.

He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 2 June.

Image source, Jonathan Kirk
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Neighbours were forced to leave their homes following the explosion

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