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Waterford arson attack: Two charged in English family murders

Waterford arson attack English family murder organized crime Garda investigation Birchwood Estate

Two people have been charged in connection with a fatal arson attack in Waterford, Ireland, that killed four members of the English family. Philip and Kim English, along with their children Callum, 12, and Jayden, 9, died following a petrol-bomb attack on their home in the Birchwood Estate early on Tuesday morning.

A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s were arrested on suspicion of involvement with a criminal organization. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly reported that significant progress has been made, including seven searches and the seizure of a vehicle and electronic devices. Investigators believe the attack may be linked to drug-related debts.

Two other children from the family remain in critical condition in the hospital. A joint funeral for the four deceased family members is scheduled to take place this coming Monday.

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An Garda Síochána · Diocese of Waterford and Lismore · English family · Justin Kelly · Kim English · Philip English · Waterford

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RTE Latest. | watchers.ie [watchers.ie]
English family: Further arrests expected [www.newstalk.com]
Two 'suspects' quizzed over fatal Waterford arson attack [extra.ie]
Two arrested in murder investigation into Waterford house fire [gript.ie]
Two people charged in connection with fatal house fire that killed four members of Waterford family [www.thejournal.ie]