Philpott house demolition begins later today

8:42am, Mon 23 Sep 2013 Philpott house demolition Last updated Mon 23 Sep 2013

Demolition of the house in Derby where six children were killed in a house fire starts today.

The fire which killed the six children took place on 11th May 2012.

In April this year Mick Philpott, his wife Mairead, and their friend, Paul Mosley, were all found guilty of manslaughter following a seven week trial at Nottingham Crown Court.

Mick Philpott was jailed for life. Mairead Philpott and Paul Mosley were both jailed for 17 years. Both Mairead and Mosley are appealing against their sentences.

The site will be developed into new housing.

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There will be a misty start to the day, but a warm and bright afternoon.

Demolition work begins today on the house in Derby, where six children were killed in a house fire.

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