Man and woman arrested in connection with fatal arson attack in Waterford city
Gardaí have arrested two people in relation to Tuesday’s arson attack in Waterford city
A man and woman have been arrested in connection with a fatal arson attack in Waterford city.
Gardaí have confirmed that two people have been arrested in relation to the fire that killed four people in Birchwood on Tuesday morning.
A male, aged in his 20s, and a female, aged in her 30s, have been arrested this afternoon for alleged offences contrary to Section 72 Criminal Justice Act 2006.
Both individuals are currently detained under Section 50 Criminal Justice Act 2007 at a Garda station in the Garda eastern region.
Philip and Kim English, along with their children Callum and Jayden, died in the house fire which occurred in Birchwood in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The two children admitted to Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) Crumlin continue to receive treatment for their injuries. Their condition remains critical.
The house at Birch Avenue remains a crime scene and subject to a technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
Post-mortems on the four deceased have been completed. The post mortem result are not being released for operational reasons.
Family Liaison Officers continue to engage with the bereaved family who have been updated.
An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of Birch Avenue, Birchwood, between 4:30am and 5:30am on Tuesday morning to contact investigating Gardaí.
The investigation team can be contacted at the incident room at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.