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19/07/2012
Two More Arrested In Connection To Fatal Derby House Fire
Two people have been arrested in an ongoing investigation into a Derby house fire which claimed the lives of six children.
Police confirmed a 34-year-old and a 29-year-old woman from Derby were arrested in connection to the fire. Adding: "These latest arrests are part of the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire."
Jade Philpott, 10, and brothers John, nine, Jack, eight, Jessie, six and Jayden, five, died in the fire and Duwayne, 13, died three days later in hospital.
The parents of the children, Mick Philpott, 55, and his wife Mairead, 31, have been charged with murder.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cotteril said: "Despite the fact that two people have already been charged with murder, we are continuing our investigation to ensure that all lines of inquiry are completed.
"No further information will be released at this time."
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Police confirmed a 34-year-old and a 29-year-old woman from Derby were arrested in connection to the fire. Adding: "These latest arrests are part of the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire."
Jade Philpott, 10, and brothers John, nine, Jack, eight, Jessie, six and Jayden, five, died in the fire and Duwayne, 13, died three days later in hospital.
The parents of the children, Mick Philpott, 55, and his wife Mairead, 31, have been charged with murder.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cotteril said: "Despite the fact that two people have already been charged with murder, we are continuing our investigation to ensure that all lines of inquiry are completed.
"No further information will be released at this time."
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