Man in his 20s arrested in connection with fatal arson attack in Waterford city
A man in his 20s was arrested in Waterford this afternoon in relation to the Birchwood arson attack
A further arrest has been made in connection with last week’s fatal arson attack in Waterford city.
The man was arrested under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 as amended by Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009.
He is currently detained at a garda station in the South East.
A Garda spokesperson 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.
“This afternoon, Thursday, October 22, Gardaí in Waterford, assisted by members of the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, arrested a further person - a male in his 20s - as part of the ongoing investigation.”
“That person was arrested under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 as amended by Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009. He is detained at a Garda Station in the south east.”
They went on to say that three other people, who were arrested on Tuesday, remain in garda custody.
“It’s anticipated that further searches will be carried out as part of the ongoing investigation.
“Two other people, arrested on October 20 in connection with the investigation, have had their periods of detention extended.
“There are now four people arrested and currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.”
Meanwhile, a man and a woman were remanded in custody in relation to the arson attack on Tuesday.
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 last week.
They were laid to rest in Kilbarry Cemetery following their funeral Mass on Monday.
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.