Boy, 6, dies weeks after Waterford arson attack that killed family

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 11:14 · Archive

Elliot English, six, has died in hospital from injuries sustained in a suspected arson attack in Waterford on 13 October that also killed his parents and two brothers.

Elliot English, six, died on 6 November at Children's Health Ireland hospital in Crumlin from injuries sustained in a fire at his home in the Birchwood area of Waterford city on 13 October. He had been receiving treatment for nearly a month.

The fire also claimed the lives of his parents, Kim and Philip English, and his brothers Callum, 12, and Jayden, 9. Another child was also injured in the attack and remains in critical condition.

Gardaí are treating the fire as a suspected arson attack and are pursuing a multiple murder investigation. Six people have been arrested in connection with the incident. Four were released without charge, while two have appeared before the courts.

A Garda Síochána spokesperson said: 'The thoughts of all members of An Garda Síochána are with the extended English family at this sad time.'

The English family released a statement confirming Elliot's death 'with profound sadness'. They said: 'The family has endured an unimaginable loss, and this latest bereavement has left relatives, neighbours and friends facing an overwhelming period of grief.' The family asked members of the media to allow them 'the time, space and privacy to come to terms with this devastating tragedy' and requested that the child still in hospital be 'kept in everyone's thoughts and prayers'.

Elliot's brother John James paid tribute to him, writing: 'RIP baby bro Elliot... Your in God's arms and bk with our dad Philip and your mam Kim and lil brothers callum. Jayden.'

At funerals held for Philip, Kim, Callum and Jayden in October, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan described them as 'innocent victims of a web of evil which is the drugs trade'.

How it is being reported

• Boy, 6, dies in hospital weeks after arson attack that killed his parents and brothersFloral tributes outside the scene of suspected arson attack at a house in Birchwood, Waterford (Picture: The Press Association) A six-year-old boy critically injured in an arson attack that killed his parents and two brothers has died in hospital, his heartbroken family have confirmed. Elliot…Metro · 7 Nov, 08:50
• Boy, 6, dies in hospital after Waterford arson attack that killed his familyElliot English, six, has died in hospital after being critically injured in an arson attack on his home in Birchwood, Waterford CityDaily Express · 7 Nov, 04:07
• Boy, 6, dies after horror 'arson attack' that killed four members of familyA six-year-old boy has become the fifth member of his family to perish following a suspected arson attack in County Waterford. Eliott English passed away today at Children's Health Ireland hospital in Crumlin, Dublin, after sustaining critical injuries during the incident at the family's residence. The youngster had been receiving treatment for nearly a month since the blaze occurred at the home on Birch Avenue. His death marks a devastating escalation in what authorities are treating as a multiple murder enquiry. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The tragedy claimed the lives of Elliot's…GB News · 6 Nov, 22:45
• Boy, six, third in child in his family to die after suspected arson attack in IrelandElliot English died on Friday from injuries sustained in fire in Waterford that also claimed lives of his parents A six-year-old boy has become the third child in his family to die after a suspected arson attack in Waterford that also claimed the lives of his parents, police have said. Elliot English died on Friday at Children’s Health Ireland hospital in Crumlin from injuries sustained in the 13 October fire in Birchwood, Ireland. Continue reading...The Guardian · 6 Nov, 22:45
• Boy, 6, dies after arson attack on Waterford home as brother pays tributeSix-year-old Elliot English has died following a house arson attack in Waterford, Ireland, as his brother pays tribute and another child remains critically injured.The Mirror · 6 Nov, 21:07

In this story: Elliot English · Kim English · Philip English · Callum English · Jayden English · Waterford · An Garda Síochána · Children's Health Ireland Crumlin

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