Man who killed six children in fire to be released from prison early
Paul Mosley and the children's parents were jailed for manslaughter in 2013. While the father, Mick Philpott, remains in prison, his wife Mairead Philpott was released early in 2020.
Thursday 16 November 2023 17:30, UK
A man who helped start a house fire that killed six children can be released from prison early, the Parole Board has ruled.
Paul Mosley was jailed for 17 years for manslaughter in 2013, after helping to start a fire that killed six children - Jade Philpott, 10, and her brothers John, nine; Jack, eight; Jesse, six; and Jayden, five. The eldest child, 13-year-old Duwayne, later died in hospital.
The children's parents, Mick and Mairead Philpott, were also jailed for manslaughter following the blaze in Derby in May 2012.
Mick Philpott was attempting to frame his ex-mistress and win custody of his other offspring when he set the fire, but his plan went horribly wrong.
The Parole Board has today said that Mosley can be released, following a hearing on 24 October.
It said: "After considering the circumstances of his offending and time on licence, the progress made while in custody and the evidence presented at the hearing, the panel was satisfied that imprisonment was no longer necessary for the protection of the public."
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Mosley must live at a designated address, disclose any "developing relationships" and adhere to a curfew in order to meet his licence conditions.
He must also "avoid contact with victims and children in general" and restrictions on his use of the internet and social media are in place.
This will be the second time Mosley has been released from prison.
He was previously freed in 2021 but he returned to custody the following year after breaching the terms of his parole.
The Parole Board has now said the recall was inappropriate and said there has been "no significant problematic behaviour" since.
A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: "This was a horrific crime and our thoughts remain with the victims and their families.
"Paul Mosley will be under the close supervision of the Probation Service and can be recalled to prison if he breaches the strict conditions of his release."
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Mick Philpott remains in prison and is serving a life sentence, with a minimum of 15 years.
His wife, Mairead Philpott was sentenced to 17 years. She was released in 2020, having served half of her sentence.