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| Man arrested over Derby fire deaths of Philpott children | Man arrested over Derby fire deaths of Philpott children |
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| A 45-year-old man has been questioned by police in connection with a fire in Derby that killed six siblings. | |
| Jade Philpott, 10, and brothers John, nine, Jack, eight, Jessie, six and Jayden, five, died in the blaze in May and Duwayne, 13, died three days later. | Jade Philpott, 10, and brothers John, nine, Jack, eight, Jessie, six and Jayden, five, died in the blaze in May and Duwayne, 13, died three days later. |
| Their parents Mick Philpott, 55, and his wife Mairead, 31, have been charged with their murder. | Their parents Mick Philpott, 55, and his wife Mairead, 31, have been charged with their murder. |
| Derbyshire Police said the 45-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday morning and later released on bail. | |
| Detectives believe the fire was started using petrol close to the front door of the family home in Victory Road, Allenton. | |
| The funerals for the children will take place at St Mary's Catholic Church on Friday. | The funerals for the children will take place at St Mary's Catholic Church on Friday. |
| Church officials said Mr and Mrs Philpott were not due to attend the funeral service. | Church officials said Mr and Mrs Philpott were not due to attend the funeral service. |
| An inquest into the deaths was opened and adjourned at Derby Coroner's Court last month by coroner Dr Robert Hunter. | An inquest into the deaths was opened and adjourned at Derby Coroner's Court last month by coroner Dr Robert Hunter. |
| More than 300 people attended a community event in June to remember the six children. | More than 300 people attended a community event in June to remember the six children. |
| The event saw well-wishers joining hands and saying prayers outside the family home. | The event saw well-wishers joining hands and saying prayers outside the family home. |
| A collection was also made for a community fund to help pay for the funerals, which has raised more than £11,000. | A collection was also made for a community fund to help pay for the funerals, which has raised more than £11,000. |