Man arrested in connection with Waterford arson attack released without charge
Gardaí in Waterford are continuing with their murder investigation into the fatal arson attack
A man who was arrested in connection with a fatal arson attack in Waterford city has been released without charge.
The man, aged in his 20s, who was arrested on Thursday, has been released without charge.
A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
A garda statement said: “An Garda Síochána continue to investigate the multiple murder, following an arson attack and fatal house fire, that occurred in the Birchwood area of Waterford city shortly after 5am on Tuesday, October 13.
“The male in his 20s arrested on Thursday, October 22 has since been released without charge and a file will now be prepared for the Direction of Public Prosecutions.
“Investigations ongoing.”
It comes after three others who were arrested in connection with the arson attack on Tuesday last were released without charge.
The man, aged in his 50s, and two women, aged in their 30s, were all released without charge on Saturday.
Similarly, a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Meanwhile, a man and a woman were remanded in custody in relation to the arson attack on Tuesday last.
Jessica Dalton (31), with an address in Waterford city, and Cian Stacey (21), of no fixed abode, both appeared before Waterford District Court.
Philip and Kim English, along with their children Callum and Jayden, died in the house fire in Birchwood on Tuesday, October 13.
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.