3 people have been jailed for killing 6 children in a Darby house fire in the UK.

Sentencing Mick Philpott to life with a minimum term of 15 years Mrs. Justice Kate Thirlwall described him as the driving force behind the botched plot to frame his mistress in a custody row.

His wife Mairead and their friend Paul Mosley were given 17 years each but told they would serve half of their sentences.

'No remorse shown'

Speaking after the sentencing, senior investigating officer in the case Detective Superintendent Kate Meynell said "Six innocent children died as a result of the actions of their parents, the very people who should have protected them against danger" she said.

"The Philpotts and Paul Mosley showed no regard for the safety of the children and since the fire have shown no remorse for their actions. They have lied throughout the investigation and court case. There were plenty of opportunities to admit their guilt but they never did and persisted with their denials"

"This has been an incredibly tragic case to investigate and today's sentences bring this difficult inquiry to a close" she added.