06/11/2012

Man Remanded In Custody Over Fire Death Of Six Children

A man has appeared in court charged with murdering six siblings in a fire that ripped through their home as they slept.

45-year-old Paul Barry Mosley appeared at Derby magistrates court on Tuesday charged with the murders of Jade Philpott, 10, and her brothers John, nine, Jack, eight, Jesse, six, Jayden, five, and 13-year-old Duwayne.

Mosley, of Derby, was remanded to appear at Nottingham crown court for a preliminary hearing on Thursday. He will appear alongside the children's parents, Mick and Mairead Philpott, who have also been charged with the murders.

The children died after the blaze engulfed their semi-detached house in Allenton, Derby, on 11 May.

Mick and Mairead Philpott, who are both in custody and did not attend their children's funerals in June, are expected to enter pleas to each of the six murder charges at Nottingham crown court on Thursday.

A 49-year-old man arrested on Monday has been released without charge, Derbyshire police said.

(H/GK)


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