Murder probe launched after four people die in arson attack on Waterford house
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- westmeathexaminer.ieseen 15 Oct, 15:55description edited
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An Garda Síochána have confirmed that they began a murder investigation into the arson attack and fatal house fire in Waterford City, where four people lost their lives.Four people have been reported to have lost their lives in the fatal house fire this morning in Waterford city.
- lynnnews.co.ukseen 18 Oct, 20:54description edited
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A man and woman and two of their children died in the blaze in Waterford City in the early hours of Tuesday.A man and woman, named locally as Philip and Kim English, and two of their children died in the blaze in Waterford City in the early hours of Tuesday.
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Tue, 13 October 2026
4 reports- lynnnews.co.uk11:04edited after publishing
A man and woman, named locally as Philip and Kim English, and two of their children died in the blaze in Waterford City in the early hours of Tuesday.
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk11:08first to report
The Taoiseach, Ireland’s Prime Minister, paid his respects to those who died in the fire
- irishmirror.ie11:45
An Garda Siochána have called the fatal house fire an 'arson attack' after four people sadly died in the blaze - two other children are currently receiving hospital treatment for critical injuries
- westmeathexaminer.ie12:30edited after publishing
Four people have been reported to have lost their lives in the fatal house fire this morning in Waterford city.
Wed, 14 October 2026
4 reports- irishmirror.ie07:11
As a murder probe began into the deaths of Kim and Philip English and two of their children, Callum and Jayden, we have also learned that gardai believe they were targeted by a drugs gang over a debt
- dailymail.com08:49
Philip and Kim English were killed alongside their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, (pictured) after a petrol bomb set their house ablaze in Waterford at around 5am on Tuesday.
- irishmirror.ie13:11
James English, who was Philip’s uncle and Callum’s godfather, visited the scene at Birchwood estate on Wednesday afternoon
- lbc.co.uk22:01
Two other children were removed from the scene and are receiving hospital treatment for critical injuries.
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- radiokerry.ie19:30
Last evening a vigil was held at the Sacred Heart Church at the Folly in Waterford for Philip, Kim, Callum and Jayden English who died in an arson attack on the...
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- irishexaminer.com05:00
Families plan a Leinster House protest as new figures reveal rising drug-related arson attacks and intimidation cases across Ireland
Sun, 18 October 2026
3 reports- newarkadvertiser.co.uk12:45
The funeral mass for four members of the English family will take place in Waterford on Monday afternoon.
- irishtimes.com14:24
Johnville football club, where 12-year-old Callum English played, provides guard of honour on Sunday
- dailymail.com15:05
Philip and Kim English and their two sons, Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, died when their house in Waterford was engulfed in flames in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- irishcentral.com10:21
Three more people have been arrested in relation to the fatal house fire in Waterford last week.
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- irishtimes.com15:57
Man and woman previously charged with criminal damage over fire that killed Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum and Jayden
Sat, 24 October 2026
1 report- BBC News World09:38
Three people - two women and one man - have been released, and one person remains in custody, gardaí say.