Gardaí Arrest Two People In Connection With Waterford Arson Attack

Thursday, 15 October 2026 15:13

By Daniel Maher

The house at Birch Avenue remains a crime scene

Investigating Gardaí have arrested two people in connection with the arson attack in Waterford earlier this week.

A male (aged 20s) and a female (aged 30s) were both arrested in relation to the incident.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday (13 October) morning, resulting in the deaths of four people, leaving two others in critical condition.

12-year-old Callum and his nine-year-old brother Jayden died yesterday morning alongside their parents Philip and Kim English.

Both arrested individuals are currently detained under section 50 Criminal Justice Act 2007 in a Garda Station in the Garda Eastern region.

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.

Gardaí also says that post-mortems on the four deceased have been completed but are not being released for operational reasons.

Family Liaison Officers continue to engage with the bereaved family who have been updated.

An Garda Síochána continue to appeal to any person if you have any information on the murderous arson attack please speak to the Garda investigation team at Waterford Garda station or contact the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána that you know.”