Former girlfriend of Mick Philpott gives evidence

Heather Kehoe tells the jury that after one argument, Mick Philpott threw her out of the house into the back garden.

Ms Kehoe also said that Mick Philpott told their young son Mikey to 'punch' and 'kick' her in the face which he did.

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Mairead Philpott appeal

Derbyshire Police refuse to comment on reports that Mairead Philpott will appeal her 17 year sentence for the deaths of her six children in a house fire in Derby.