Two arrests as five siblings die in house fire

Two people were last night being questioned on suspicion of murder in connection with the deaths of five siblings in a house fire in Britain.

A 38-year-old man from Derby was arrested yesterday afternoon by detectives investigating the deaths of Jade Philpott, 10, John, nine, Jack, seven, Jessie, six, and Jayden, five.

Earlier yesterday, Derbyshire Police said a 28-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder. She remains in police custody for questioning.