Report: the latest from the Philpott trial

Nottingham Crown Court heard today how Mick Philpott tried to rescue his six children from the house fire that killed them, by climbing a ladder and smashing a window.

The jury heard how Mick Philpott was forced to climb back down because of thick black smoke.

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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.