Gardaí arrest three more people in connection with Waterford arson attack

Gardaí have arrested three more people in connection with last week’s fatal arson attack in Waterford city.

Earlier today, gardaí arrested a man in his 50s and two women, both aged in their 30s.

They were arrested for alleged offences contrary to Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.

All three are currently detained at Garda stations in the Garda Eastern Region.

A Garda spokesperson said: “An Garda Síochána continue to investigate the multiple murder following the arson attack and fatal house fire that occurred in the Birchwood area of Waterford city shortly after 5am on Tuesday, October 13.

“Earlier today, Tuesday, October 20, investigating gardaí arrested a male (aged 50s) and two females (aged 30s) for alleged offences contrary to section 72 Criminal Justice Act 2006 in connection with the arson attack and murder of four persons at 7 Birch Avenue, Birchwood, Waterford.

“All three are currently detained under section 50 Criminal Justice Act 2007 at garda stations in the garda eastern region.”

The news comes just hours after a man and a woman were remanded in custody in relation to the arson attack.

Jessica Dalton (31), with an address in Waterford city, and Cian Stacey (21), of no fixed abode, both appeared before Waterford District Court earlier today.

Philip and Kim English, along with their children Callum and Jayden, died in the house fire in Birchwood last week.

They were laid to rest in Kilbarry Cemetery following their funeral Mass yesterday.

An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to any person who has information in relation to the incident to get in touch.

The investigation team can be contacted at the incident room at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.