8 March 2013 Last updated at 11:58 ET

Derby death blaze: Defendants had sex on night of fire

Five of the children died in the Victory Road and the eldest died in hospital

One of the men accused of starting a fire which killed six children in Derby had sex with his co-accused hours before the blaze, a court has heard.

The jury in the trial of Mick and Mairead Philpott and friend Paul Mosley heard details of police interviews in the months after the fire last May.

Mr Mosley answered no comment to many questions but said he had no idea why he had petrol on his clothes.

All three deny six counts of manslaughter.

'Nothing to do with this'

The trial at Nottingham Crown Court heard from Det Con Maria Needs who read out transcripts of the interviews with Mr Mosley following the fire.

The father of two replied no comment to many questions but insisted he knew nothing about the blaze.

Reading out Mr Mosley's transcript, Det Con Needs said: "I swear on my kids' life, I have nothing to do with this."

The prosecution says the fire was started to frame Mr Philpott's former lover

During the same interview he admitted having sex with Mrs Philpott on the pool table in the three-bedroom semi where she lived with Mr Philpott, in Allenton, Derby, hours before it burnt down.

He was asked by DC Needs if he knew Mr Philpott was going to do something, he replied "no comment".

When challenged as to why he was "being so unhelpful" he said he was repeating no comment "because I don't know anything".

Filled his car

Also in police interview, Mr Mosley was asked why traces of petrol were found on his clothing.

He said he regularly filled his wife's car but had no idea if he had ever spilled any.

The prosecution claims the trio started the fire to frame Mr Philpott's ex-mistress in an attempt to get his children by her back.

Jade Philpott, 10, John, nine, Jack, eight, Jesse, six, and Jayden, five, died in the blaze.

Their brother Duwayne, 13, died later in hospital.

The trial continues.

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Coming up 1750: Dominic Heale Presenter, BBC East Midlands Today

On BBC One at 18:30, we'll have more on the Derby man who says he's appalled he had an epileptic fit in a police cell because he was denied access to his medication. Watch East Midlands Today.
policeman charged 1748:

A Warwickshire police officer has been charged with harassment and misconduct in public office.

The force said David Hilton, 50, who lives in Derbyshire, was currently suspended from duty.
Peregrine falcons 1734:

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is starting a series of Peregrine Watch Point events on Cathedral Green tomorrow.

The trust's volunteers will run the Watch Points every Saturday morning until the end of June.

Ian Layton, from the trust, says: "The chicks should be big enough to see through telescopes now and with a bit of patience you should be able to watch the parent birds as they fly out."
Cat shot 1726:

A Siamese cat has been shot in Glossop, leading to a police appeal for witnesses.
tonight's forecast 1722: Sara Blizzard Weather Presenter, BBC East Midlands Today

A few showers will still be possible at first but these will soon fade away, to leave a dry night.

Under clearing skies, and with light winds, temperatures will quickly fall away making it feel unseasonably cold.
Football 1716:

Former Derby County goalkeeper Eric Steele has parted company with Manchester United following six years as a goalkeeping coach.

He and assistant manager Mike Phelan are both leaving Old Trafford following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
Drugs arrests 1704:

Derbyshire Police has more on its website about the drugs investigation which has led to 15 people being charged.

The 14 men and one woman are aged between 17 and 66 and come from various parts of the county, including Darley Dale, Middleton, Buxton and Chesterfield.
Roads latest 1655:

BBC Travel News says a lane of the A50 westbound is closed between Scropton and Sudbury Roundabout due to a two-car accident.
tourism awards 1648:

Two Derbyshire holiday businesses have won accolades at the Visit England Excellence Awards.

Beechenhill Farm, in Ilam, won gold and Hoe Grange Holidays, in Brassington, won silver in the Sustainable Tourism Award.

Hoe Grange was also highly commended in the Access for All award.
Brewery dispute 1636:

Workers at a Burton's Molson Coors brewery are being balloted for strike action over a pay dispute, reports BBC Radio Derby.

The result of the ballot is set to be announced during a rally being held by Unite members in the town on Tuesday.
Drugs arrests 1627:

Police have charged 15 people in Derbyshire as part of a large-scale drugs investigation.

The 14 men and one woman were charged with a total of 43 offences, including possession, supply and conspiracy to conceal criminal property.
Lilian Taylor dies 1616:

The organisers of the Clough & Taylor People's Run tweet: Our thoughts are very much with the Taylor family today following the very sad news that Peter Taylor's widow, Lilian passed away...
On air 1603: Ed Dawes BBC Radio Derby

I'm in for Ian this evening. Between now and 19:00 we'll have the latest on what's happening at Stansted Airport and a teenager from Codnor who's quicker than Usain Bolt was at the same age. Listen live.
Stanage Edge 1548:

Simon Bull took this photograph of storm clouds gathering over Stanage Edge above Hathersage.

Please continue to send us your beautiful Derbyshire snaps at locallive@bbc.co.uk.
Chesterfield FC 1533: Via Twitter

Chesterfield FC tweets: We need a 3-4 word slogan to go above the tunnel door. We're putting it to the fans to see if you have any ideas.

It will be the last thing the players see before they take to the pitch.
Chesterfield fight 1515:

Police in Chesterfield have charged six men with public order offences following a fight in the town centre.

The men were arrested outside the Association Bar on Corporation Street at around 01:40 on 10 May.

All six men, who are aged between 17 and 28 years old, will appear before magistrates in June.
Football 1456:

Derby County striker Theo Robinson did not feature in Jamaica's friendly against Tottenham Hotspur last night, the club said.

Robinson is in the Jamaica squad for a 12-day training camp which will see them face the Bahamas next Friday.
Boiler theft 1442:

A man has been jailed for stealing a boiler from a house in Killamarsh, police have said.

Daniel Spencer pleaded guilty at Derby Crown Court to burgling the house in Sheffield Road last September.
Scary movies 1428:

Sally Pepper asked listeners on Facebook to name the scariest things they had watched.

Dave Newsham responded: "When Evil Dead first came out I nearly pooed myself. It's laughable now."
Epileptic fits 1413:

The Derby Telegraph is reporting on Daniel Cunningham, the 26-year-old who is bringing a civil claim against Derbyshire Police after suffering two epileptic fits while in custody.

The paper says Mr Cunningham, from Sinfin, paid £10 to get a disc of CCTV footage of the cell from the time of his fit.
Fostering appeal 1404:

Derbyshire County Council tweets: It's Fostering Fortnight and if you are thinking about fostering then we would like to hear from you. Call 0800 083 7744.
Scary movies 1354:

After talking to a horror film buff, Sally Pepper asked listeners to name the most scary things they had watched.

Debbie, from Alvaston, texts: "I was terrified of Raggity off Rupert the Bear. Nasty, horrible thing - still don't like it!"
1343: Sally Pepper Presenter, BBC Radio Derby

Every Friday I invite the people to "meet me at the Ram" in Derby and today I was serenaded by Buxton band The Indieannas.
Lilian Taylor dies 1329:

Lilian Taylor, the wife of Derby County's former manager and assistant manager Peter Taylor, has died aged 84.

The club said she had been an "instrumental figure" in the project to create a statue representing the famous Clough/Taylor partnership, outside Pride Park stadium.
coming up 1318: Maurice Flynn Presenter, BBC East Midlands Today

Coming up this lunchtime, footage of the moment a man in a Derby custody cell suffered an epileptic fit after police denied him his medication.

This and more with me, plus the weather with Charlie Slater at 13:30 on BBC One.
Epileptic fits 1305:

Derbyshire Police told BBC Radio Derby that Daniel Cunningham had pills on him but they could not be verified as his prescribed medication.

It said Mr Cunningham had originally made a complaint in October which was thoroughly investigated and not upheld by their Professional Standards Department.
Epileptic fits 1253:

A man is bringing a civil claim against Derbyshire Police after suffering epileptic fits while in custody, reports BBC Radio Derby.

Daniel Cunningham, 26, of Sinfin, had two fits in his cell after he had been arrested for missing a bail hearing last year.
Mining museum 1240: Andy Potter Presenter, BBC Radio Derby

Coming up on Radio Derby, a new museum opens today, dedicated to the former pit on the site of the Conkers Visitor Centre at Moira.

Reporter Sally Swinfen got a sneak preview. Listen from 13:00.
hair awards 1223:

Carly Motley, a hair stylist at Buxton College, won three awards at their annual Hair and Beauty Showcase.

Ms Motley, 32, from Doves Holes, titled the look "butterflies in the wind".
Rail union 1211:

A rail union is claiming members' lives will be "turned upside down" by signalling work taking place between Nottingham and East Midlands Parkway stations this summer.

The RMT is balloting on whether to take industrial action because on-board staff have not been offered any additional payments, while drivers will get compensation.

East Midlands Trains said the works would not result in cost or inconvenience to the staff. Read more here.
your pictures 1158:

Another beautiful picture of Derbyshire from Les Wilcockson, who took this on a late afternoon at Curbar Edge.

Please keep sending your pictorial gems to locallive@bbc.co.uk.
Woolwich reaction 1147:

Eric Pickles has denied MI5 let the two men arrested over the murder of a soldier in Woolwich slip through the net.

Speaking to BBC Radio Derby, the communities secretary, who also sits on the government's emergency defence committee Cobra, said: "I think it's a bit early to come to that conclusion. Common sense tells us having extreme views is a world away from committing murder."

Read more on the government's reaction here.
today's weather 1137: Charlie Slater Weather Presenter, BBC East Midlands Today

A latest look at the radar for the East Midlands as things are turning very wet and windy. It gets better tomorrow.
your photos 1124:

Thanks to Nathan Rutledge for sending us this stunning picture of the River Derwent near the Silk Mill.

Send us more of your great images to locallive@bbc.co.uk.
on air 1115: Sally Pepper Presenter, BBC Radio Derby

I'll be meeting one Derby's street pastors and live music this week will be provided by our buskers for a day: Buxton band The Indieannas. Listen now.
outdoor musical 1106:

Chatsworth is staging a family-friendly outdoor musical next Friday.

The adaptation of Treasure Island is being put on by the Cambridge Touring Theatre.
Lilian Taylor dies 1049:

Derby County have paid tribute to Lilian Taylor, the wife of Peter, who has died aged 84. Peter Taylor managed the Rams from 1982-84.

He was also Brian Clough's right-hand man.

A club spokesman said: "The condolences of everyone at Derby County go out to the Taylor family at this difficult time."
Superbike rider 1035:

Derby's Leon Haslam has now been cleared to race at Donington.

The 29-year-old Honda rider suffered a double leg break in April. Read more about his recovery here.
market campaign 1026:

Andy Kershaw, from BBC Radio Sheffield, tweets: Today I'm live from Chesterfield Market as part of the Love your Local Market campaign. You can hear more from Radio Sheffield here.
Belper song contest 1015:

Belper Town Council tells BBC Radio Derby the song that wins the competition "should extol the town of Belper in the same way that British Grenadiers, Land of Hope and Glory, Men of Harlech and Scotland the Brave do for their countries."
bird-inspired art 1006:

Live owls will be at Derby Museum and Art Gallery tomorrow for a children's event.

Running from 10:00 to 15:00, visitors will be able to create art after taking inspiration from the birds.
Golf 0956:

James Whatley, a pro at Morley Hayes Golf Club, had a difficult first day at the PGA Championship at Wentworth.

He shot a seven over par 79. Find more updates on the first day.
Brewery dispute 0945:

Employees at Molson Coors Brewery in Burton are being balloted for strike action in a dispute over pay.

Members of the Unite union will find out the result of the ballot on Tuesday. Molson Coors calls negotiations so far "productive".
Superbike rider 0935:

Derby's Leon Haslam expects to be cleared to race in round five of the world Superbike championship at Donington this weekend. He suffered a double leg break less than a month ago.

He told BBC Radio Derby: "The last few weeks have been tough but trying to get fit for my home race has been a good motivation."
Car theft 0925:

Chellaston PCSO Chris Wright tweets: On duty until 4pm, car broken into over night on Foxdell Way, sat nav stolen. Any information please ring 101, thanks.
Horse on loose 0915:

BBC Travel News reports traffic jams have now cleared on the B6540 Tamworth Road in Sawley near the Warren Lane junction. Earlier there were reports of a loose horse.
Chief executive 0904:

Derby City Council has voted to keep its chief executive for at least another four years, even though Derbyshire County Council has axed the position.

Adam Wilkinson earns about £160,000 a year.
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Dog checks 0854:

Erewash Borough Council tweets: Today is the last of our FREE dog health checking events. Pop-in to Kirk Hallam from 9am for a full @PDSA_HQ check-up. More here.
Your photos 0841:

John Leigh sent us this great photo of the gardens at Chatsworth House.

Have you taken any great pictures around Derbyshire? Send them to locallive@bbc.co.uk and we'll feature the best here.
Travel update 0830:

There's slow traffic on the A6 Duffield Road in Derby city centre at the A601 St Alkmund's Way junction because of roadworks, says BBC Travel News.
Belper song contest 0821:

Budding composers are being asked to enter a competition to write a song for Belper.

The town council told BBC Radio Derby the song would be played by visiting musicians before concerts.
horse on loose 0810:

BBC Travel News reports a loose horse is causing disruption on the B6540 Tamworth Road in Sawley near the Warren Lane junction.
today's forecast 0802: Charlie Slater Weather Presenter, BBC East Midlands Today

Wet from the get-go today with some heavy scattered showers and strong, cold northerly winds. Very limited brightness and a yellow weather warning in place for wind.

The showers will eventually clear this afternoon but the northerly wind will hang around, with highs of just 10C (50F).
0800: Jennifer Scott BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome to today's news, sport, travel and weather updates for Derbyshire.