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Grief-stricken: Mick and Mairead Philpott, the parents of six children that died following a fire at their home in Derby last week, speak at a news conference today

Mr Philpott thanked fire crews for their efforts to save his children. Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cotterill (right) confirmed that an arsonist poured petrol through the letterbox in the front door of the the house

Jade Philpott, 10, and brothers John, nine; Jack, seven; Jessie, six; and Jayden, five; all perished in the blaze, while Duwayne Philpott died of his injuries in Birmingham Children's Hospital at the weekend with his parents at his bedside. The six children all died from the effects of smoke.

Respect: Well-wishers had left hundreds of cards, flowers, teddy bears and candles after a candlelit vigil

The family in 2007, including five of the six children who died. Back row from left, Katrine and Kirk in Lisa Willis's arms, Yawery and Jayden in the arms of Mr Philpott, Jade, Jack and Jordan. Front row, from left, Shareen and Jesse with Mrs Philpott, Duwayne and John

Mr Philpott, speaking at Derby Conference Centre, frequently dabbed away tears with a tissue as he thanked the emergency services.

Grief: Mick Philpott holds his wife Mairead today at the derby Conference Centre as he issued an appeal for the public to help police find the people who started the fire which claimed the lives of six of his children

'Since my last appeal more people have come forward and I'm grateful to everyone who has contacted us.

Crime scene: The blaze broke out at the house in Allenton, Derby, at around 3.45am last Friday

The 14-year-old said: 'It’s tearing us to pieces that they have gone just like that. It’s been really hard to take it all in. I’ve broke down a few times.

Mr Philpott also praised members of the local community for their 'overwhelming' support since the tragedy

Public appeal: After five minutes, the distraught couple left the news conference in tears

Mikey, who lives in Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, added: 'They were a lovely bunch, I really miss them. 

TV appearance: Mr Philpott's mistress Lisa Willis (left), who moved out shortly before the tragedy, has previously appeared with his wife Mairead (right) on The Jeremy Kyle Show

'Celebrity': Mr Philpott on The Jeremy Kyle Show, where he talked about the 15 children he had at the time

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