their murders the following day. 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 enquiry 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. 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. On 2 April, Mick and Mairead Philpott, along with Paul Mosley, were each found guilty of the manslaughter of the six children. 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. See also Killamarsh killings (2021) Shiregreen child murders (2019) Ughill Hall shootings (1986) References 2012 crimes in the United Kingdom 2012 disasters in the United Kingdom 2012 fires in the United Kingdom 2012 in England 2010s in Derby 2010s trials Arson in England Arson in the 2010s Attacks on buildings and structures in 2012 Attacks on buildings and structures in England Building and structure fires in England Buildings and structures in the United Kingdom destroyed by arson Crime in Derby Filicides in England Manslaughter in England Manslaughter trials May 2012 crimes May 2012 events in the United Kingdom Residential building fires Trials in England Urban fires in the United Kingdom