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Investigation into Philpott charity

Police have confirmed that a man connected to the charity set up for the six children who died in a house fire in Derby has been questioned about allegations connected to the fund.

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Investigation into Philpott charity

Six children who died in a house fire in Derby Credit: ITV News Central

Derbyshire Police have confirmed that a man connected to a charity set up to raise money in memory of the Philpott children has been questioned about allegations connected to the fund.

No arrests have been made and the man was said to have co-operated fully with police inquiries. Police say there have been no charges or evidence of any wrongdoing.

The man has been advised against further fundraising in the name of Duwayne, Jade, John, Jack, Jesse and Jayden Philpott.

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