Heather Kehoe tells the jury that Mick Philpott once 'beat her'

Heather Kehoe tells the jury that Mick Philpott once 'beat her' because he was angry that when she gave birth to their 2nd child it was a boy and not a girl.

She also told the court that Mick Philpott was good with the children 'in public' but 'not behind closed doors'.

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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.