Duwayne Philpott Dies In Hospital After House Fire Which Killed His Siblings

Teenager Dies In Hospital After House Fire Which Killed His Five Siblings
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A teenage boy has died in hospital after a house fire which killed five of his siblings, police said.

Derbyshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cotterill said: “I am sad to confirm the news that Duwayne has died as a result of the injuries he suffered in the fire.

“My deepest sympathies go out to Mr and Mrs Philpott at this distressing time.

“The family has asked for privacy as they come to terms with the events of Friday and the loss of their children”.

A spokesman from Birmingham Children's Hospital said: "Despite the intensive care team's greatest efforts, the injuries that Duwayne received in the fire were too great for him to survive.

"Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."

Duwayne Philpott, 13, had been in hospital since the fire at the family home in Victory Road, Allenton, Derby, in the early hours of last Friday.

His sister Jade Philpott, 10, and brothers John, nine, Jack, seven, Jessie, six, and five-year-old Jayden died in the blaze.

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Mike Philpott, back centre, with his children, wife and mistress

The children's father, Mick Philpott, who was dubbed "Shameless Mick" in 2007 for his benefit claims and refusal to get a job, in a documentary by former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, made a 'valiant' attempt to save them, police said.

On his wife Mairead's Facebook page, Mick suffered from angina and suffered from panic attacks - which she attributed to the stress caused from arguments with his mistress Lisa.

A 28-year-old woman and 38-year-old man, both from Derby, were arrested by officers investigating the deaths but were released without charge on Saturday.

ACC Cotterill added: "This investigation is still at an early stage and it should be stressed that we have not yet had the opportunity to speak to Mr and Mrs Philpott properly because they've been caring for their son in Birmingham."

"I want to thank the local community who have already come forward but I would urge anyone with any information, regardless of how insignificant you think it may be, to contact us.

"We would specifically like to speak to anyone who was in or around Victory Road between 3am and 4am on Friday morning."