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Derby fire deaths: Philpott manslaughter trial begins Derby fire deaths: Philpott manslaughter trial begins
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The trial of two parents accused of killing their six children in a house fire in Derby is due to begin later. The trial of two parents accused of killing their six children in a house fire in Derby has begun.
Michael and Mairead Philpott, along with third defendant Paul Mosley, deny the manslaughter of the six children.Michael and Mairead Philpott, along with third defendant Paul Mosley, deny the manslaughter of the six children.
Five of the siblings died at their home in Victory Road, Allenton, on 11 May. The sixth child died in hospital three days later.Five of the siblings died at their home in Victory Road, Allenton, on 11 May. The sixth child died in hospital three days later.
Jurors are due to be sworn in at Nottingham Crown Court and the prosecution will open the case. A jury of six men and six women were sworn in at Nottingham Crown Court ahead of the prosecution opening.
The opening could take more than a day and the trial as a whole is expected to last for about six weeks. The outlining of the case could take more than a day and the trial as a whole is expected to last for about six weeks.
On Monday potential jurors were read the names of more than 100 witnesses who could be called to give evidence.On Monday potential jurors were read the names of more than 100 witnesses who could be called to give evidence.
Mr Philpott, 56, and Mrs Philpott, 31, both formerly of Victory Road, and Mr Mosley, 46, of Cecil Street, Derby, are all charged with six counts of manslaughter; one for each of the children.Mr Philpott, 56, and Mrs Philpott, 31, both formerly of Victory Road, and Mr Mosley, 46, of Cecil Street, Derby, are all charged with six counts of manslaughter; one for each of the children.
Jade Philpott, 10, and her brothers John, nine, Jack, eight; Jessie, six, and Jayden, five, died at their home. Their brother Duwayne, 13, died in hospital.Jade Philpott, 10, and her brothers John, nine, Jack, eight; Jessie, six, and Jayden, five, died at their home. Their brother Duwayne, 13, died in hospital.