2012 Derby arson attack

2012 crime in England March 2024 February 2013 December 2021 11 May 2012 Derby, England Mick PhilpottMairead PhilpottPaul Mosley Manslaughter 2013 02 11 2013 04 02 yes Guilty Manslaughter Life (Mick)17 years (Maireid and Paul) The 2012 Derby arson attack occurred on 11 May 2012 at 18 Victory Road, a semi-detached house (since demolished) in Allenton, Derby, Derbyshire, England.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-18031768 Derby fire deaths: Man and woman being questioned BBC News 30 May 2012 11 May 2012 19 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120519222457/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-18031768 live Five children died at the scene, while the oldest later died in hospital.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18049227 Derby fire deaths: Sixth child dies after house blaze BBC News 30 May 2012 14 May 2012 6 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120606022030/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18049227 live The parents of the children, Mairead and Mick Philpott, along with their friend Paul Mosley, were later arrested and charged with murder.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18261680 Derby fire deaths: Mick and Mairead Philpott charged 30 May 2012 30 May 2012 BBC News 14 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120614020959/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18261680 live In December 2012 their charges were downgraded to manslaughter. On 2 April 2013, Mick Philpott and Paul Mosley were found guilty by unanimous verdicts, while Mairead Philpott was found guilty by majority verdict. Mick Philpott was sentenced to life imprisonment, while his wife and Mosley received 17-year sentences. Fire The children were asleep upstairs in the house when the fire began, with their parents downstairs. Their father, Mick Philpott, was reported to have made "valiant" attempts to save them. Jade Philpott (10), John Philpott (9), Jack Philpott (7), Jesse Philpott (6) and Jayden Philpott (5) were all killed in the fire; post-mortem tests revealed the children died of smoke inhalation. Their half-brother, Duwayne Philpott (13) died in hospital two days later. Jade, John, Jack, and Jesse attended St George's Catholic Primary School, and Duwayne was a student at Saint Benedict Catholic School. Police confirmed that the fire was started deliberately, with petrol underneath the letterbox,https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18083397 Derby fire deaths: House blaze 'started with petrol' BBC News 30 May 2012 16 May 2012 19 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120519072051/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18083397 live in an act of arson, stating that "Initial indications are that it was deliberately set and as a result six children have been unlawfully killed."https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18065090 Derby family fire deaths: Police confirm arson BBC News 30 May 2012 14 May 2012 18 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120518193448/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18065090 live A church service was held in memory of the children at the Catholic church of St George's in Littleover.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18044324 Derby fire deaths: Church service held for children BBC News 30 May 2012 14 May 2012 6 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120606022035/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18044324 live A charity, Catch Me When I Fall, was set up by residents to help the family of the children. A book of condolence at Derby Cathedral was later signed by hundreds of people.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18232372 Allenton fire: Philpott condolence book in Derby signed by "hundreds" BBC News 30 May 2012 28 May 2012 31 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120531025202/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18232372 live Arrests A 38-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder but were later released without charge following questioning.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18046598 Derby fire deaths: Police release arrested pair BBC News 30 May 2012 12 May 2012 19 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120519222448/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18046598 live Following the release of the pair Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cotterill said that "While I thank those members of the community who have come forward with information I am surprised by how few people have contacted us. Normally in cases of this scale, more information is passed to the police...I strongly suspect that there is someone out there in the community who knows more than we are being told." The parents of the children, Mick and Mairead Philpott, were arrested on suspicion of murder on 29 May and charged with their murders the following day.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18261680 Derby fire deaths: Mick and Mairead Philpott charged BBC News 30 May 2012 30 May 2012 14 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120614020959/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18261680 live On 5 November 2012, a 49-year-old man and a 45-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of murder. Later that day, the 45-year-old man, Paul Mosley, was charged with murder. The other man was released without charge. Mosley appeared in court the following day. In December 2012 his charge was downgraded to manslaughter. Paul Mosley had previously been arrested in the inquiry and was released on bail in June 2012. He was re-arrested and charged when petrol was found on his clothing following further forensic examination.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-20215262 Philpott children fire deaths: Paul Mosley faces murder charges BBC News 6 November 2012 6 November 2012 6 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121106024707/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-20215262 live Trial The criminal trial began on 12 February 2013 at Nottingham Crown Court before judge Kathryn Thirlwall. Richard Latham QC led the prosecution on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service. Anthony Orchard QC led the defence for Mick Philpott, Sean Smith QC led the defence for Mairead Philpott, and Benjamin Nolan QC led the defence for Mosley.http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Philpott-trial-day-2-Court-hears-police-bugged/story-18125465-detail/story.html#axzz2KjJ5Ko8H Philpott trial day 2: Court hears how police bugged Philpotts' hotel room after fire 12 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150524162439/https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Philpott-trial-day-2-Court-hears-police-bugged/story-18125465-detail/story.html 24 May 2015 Derby Telegraph 19 December 2021 On 2 April, Mick and Mairead Philpott, along with Paul Mosley, were each found guilty of the manslaughter of the six children. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-21875816 Derby fire deaths: Three guilty of Philpott children's deaths 2 April 2013 2 April 2013 BBC News 2 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130402162502/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-21875816 live On 4 April, Philpott received a sentence of life imprisonment, and will serve a minimum of 15 years, while his wife and Mosley received 17 years imprisonment for their part.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-22023117 Derby fire deaths: Philpotts and Mosley jailed 4 April 2013 BBC News 19 December 2021 4 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130404071154/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-22023117 live Aftermath On 30 September 2013, the Philpott house was demolished with the roof being demolished first. Although plans for a garden were proposed, they were rejected. Today, a social housing block occupies the site of the fire.Philpott fire deaths house in Derby is demolished 30 September 2013 BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-24329092 19 December 2021 Mick Philpott is imprisoned in HMP Wakefield and will be eligible for parole in 2028. Mairead was released from prison in 2020 and Mosley in 2023. On 6 October 2025, a family member of Mosley announced that he had died of a heart attack.2025-10-06 Derby child killer Paul Mosley dies at the age of 58 https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/derby-child-killer-paul-mosley-10553879 2025-10-06 Derbyshire Live en-GB 0307-1235 See also Killamarsh killings (2021) Shiregreen child murders (2019) Ughill Hall shootings (1986) References 30em 52.89525 -1.4706 dms type:landmark title Category:2012 crimes in the United Kingdom Category:2012 disasters in the United Kingdom Category:2010s fires in the United Kingdom Category:2012 fires in Europe Category:2012 in England Category:2010s in Derby Category:2010s trials Category:Residential building arson attacks in England Category:Arson in 2012 Category:Attacks on buildings and structures in 2012 Category:Child filicides Category:Crime in Derby Category:Filicides in England Category:Manslaughter in England Category:Manslaughter trials Category:May 2012 crimes in Europe Category:May 2012 in the United Kingdom Category:Trials in England Category:Urban fires in the United Kingdom Category:2012 mass murders Category:21st-century mass murders in England