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Killer jailed for life after murder of Sligo native in London

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Killer jailed for life after murder of Sligo native in London

A law degree drop-out has been jailed for life for smashing a stranger’s head with a brick while high on a synthetic drug.

Philpott sentencing delayed until tomorrow

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Philpott sentencing delayed until tomorrow
Father accused of killing six kids in house fire sobs at 999 call

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Father accused of killing six kids in house fire sobs at 999 call
Philpott denies starting blaze that killed his six children

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Philpott denies starting blaze that killed his six children
Philpott 'joked about fatal blaze night', court told

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Philpott 'joked about fatal blaze night', court told
Philpott overheard saying witness would 'drop us in it', court hears

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Philpott overheard saying witness would 'drop us in it', court hears
Philpott's ex-mistress denies threat to kill
Philpott's ex-mistress denies threat to kill

The former mistress of a man accused of the manslaughter of his six children in the UK has denied threatening to kill him.

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Mistress shared murder accused with wife on alternating nights
Mistress shared murder accused with wife on alternating nights

The former mistress of “benefits scrounger” Mick Philpott, who is accused of killing his six children, told a court how she ended their relationship after enduring years of abusive and domineering behaviour.

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