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Waterford Arson: Two Charged in Family Tragedy
17 Oct
Summary
- Two individuals were arrested and charged by gardaí.
- A devastating arson attack claimed the lives of four family members.
- Two children remain in critical condition following the house fire.
Gardaí have charged two individuals in relation to a devastating arson attack in Waterford that resulted in the deaths of four family members. The victims have been identified as Kim English, Philip English, and their two children, nine-year-old Jayden and 12-year-old Callum. Their home on Birch Avenue was set ablaze on Tuesday.
Two other children who were present in the house at the time of the incident sustained critical injuries. They were transported to a hospital in Crumlin, Dublin, where they are receiving urgent medical care.
The arrested suspects, a man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s, were apprehended on Thursday. They are slated to appear before a special sitting of Clonmel District Court in County Tipperary on Saturday afternoon, expected around 16:30 local time.
