25 July 2012 Last updated at 12:31 ET

Derby fire deaths: Two released without charge

Duwayne Philpott, 13, Jade Philpott, 10, and brothers John, nine, Jack, seven, Jessie, six, and Jayden, five Six of Mick and Mairead Philpott's children died after the fire at Victory Road

A man and woman arrested in connection with a house fire that killed six children in Derby have been released without charge.

The 34-year-old man and 29-year-old woman were arrested on 19 July and bailed over the fire on Victory Road in May.

They were released without charge after answering bail earlier.

The children's parents Mick Philpott, 55, and wife Mairead, 31, have been charged with murder.

Jade Philpott, 10, brothers John, nine, Jack, eight, Jessie, six, and Jayden, five, died in the fire. Their brother Duwayne, 13, died three days later.

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