Man and woman charged over fatal Waterford arson attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s have been charged over an arson attack that killed four members of the same family in Waterford.

A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s have been charged over an arson attack in Waterford that killed four members of the same family. Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, died in the attack on their home on Tuesday. Two other children remain in critical condition in hospital.

Both suspects were arrested on Thursday. They will appear before a sitting of Clonmel District Court on Saturday. Several searches have been carried out and a number of items have been seized in the investigation, according to Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly. He said he expects more arrests in the murder investigation and that An Garda Síochána has 'given every resource' to investigating the deaths.

The funerals of the four victims will take place in Waterford on Monday. Local clergy and community members have expressed shock at the deaths. Fr Gerry Chestnutt said on RTÉ's Morning Ireland programme that 'there is just a deep, deep sense of sadness' in the city, with people 'heartbroken' and 'devastated'.

How it is being reported

• Man and woman charged after Waterford attack that killed four members of familyFloral tributes outside the scene of suspected arson attack at a house in Birchwood, Waterford,which claimed the lives of two adults and two children (Picture: The Press Association) A man and woman have been charged over an arson attack in Waterford that killed four members of the same family.…Metro · 17 Oct, 15:23
• Man and woman charged over fatal Waterford arson attackThe incident killed four members of the same family.Evening Standard · 17 Oct, 14:56

In this story: Philip English · Kim English · Callum English · Jayden English · Waterford · An Garda Síochána · Clonmel District Court

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