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Derby fire deaths: Philpott manslaughter trial begins Derby fire deaths: Philpott blaze 'started with petrol'
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The trial of two parents accused of killing their six children in a house fire in Derby has begun. A house fire which killed six children from the same family in Derby was started deliberately using petrol, a court has been told.
Michael and Mairead Philpott, along with third defendant Paul Mosley, deny the manslaughter of the six children. The children's parents Michael and Mairead Philpott, along with third defendant Paul Mosley, deny six counts of manslaughter.
Five of the siblings died at their home in Victory Road, Allenton, on 11 May. The sixth child died in hospital three days later. Richard Latham QC said the fire at Victory Road, Allenton, on 11 May, was a "plan that went horribly wrong".
A jury of six men and six women were sworn in at Nottingham Crown Court ahead of the prosecution opening. Five of the siblings died in the fire. The sixth child died three days later.
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. 'Terrible tragedy'
Outlining the prosecution case, Mr Latham told Nottingham Crown Court: "On any view, the fire was no accident. Petrol was used to start the fire in the house."
He told the jury of six men and six women: "This was a plan that went horribly wrong and ended in terrible tragedy."
The opening 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.