Oldham explosion: Man arrested over Jamie Heaton death

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of a toddler in an explosion in Oldham.
Jamie Heaton, two, died in the blast on Tuesday when he was watching television at his home in Buckley Street, Shaw.His neighbour Andrew Partington, 27, suffered severe burns in the suspected gas explosion.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter."
Earlier, Jamie's parents paid tribute to their son describing him as a "happy, loving little boy".
In a statement they said he was a "precious son" to Michelle and Kenny and a loving little brother to Jodie and Jack.
"Jamie's life was full of laughter," they said.
"He loved going to preschool, playing with sand and water and going to the park. He touched the hearts of all who knew him and will be missed by all."
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