Man, 20s, arrested over Waterford arson attack

In Waterford city, a 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a recent arson attack that resulted in the murder of four individuals. Gardaí, along with the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, apprehended the man in his 20s this afternoon. He was taken into custody under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act and is currently held at a garda station in the southeast region.

It is anticipated that further searches will be conducted as part of the ongoing investigation. Prior to this arrest, two other individuals were detained on Tuesday and their detention periods have now been extended. Four individuals are now being held under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, which pertains to anti-gang legislation.

The victims of this tragic incident are Kim and Philip English, along with their two sons, 12-year-old Callum and nine-year-old Jayden. The arson attack took place on their home in the Birchwood estate on October 13th, leading to the deaths of the family members. Two other children sustained critical injuries in the attack. As of now, a total of six people have been arrested in relation to the investigation.

Two additional individuals, Jessica Dalton, aged 31, and 21-year-old Cian Stacey with no fixed abode, appeared before the Waterford District Court on Tuesday. They have been further remanded in custody and are scheduled to return to the same court on November 17th via video link. Gardaí have continued to urge anyone with information regarding the arson attack to come forward and contact them.

The investigation team can be reached at the Waterford Garda Station Incident Room at 051 305 300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any local garda station.