Three people arrested in connection with Waterford arson attack released without charge
Gardaí in Waterford are continuing with their murder investigation into last week’s fatal arson attack
Three people arrested in connection with last week’s fatal arson attack in Waterford city have been released without charge.
The man, aged in his 50s, and two women, aged in their 30s, who were arrested on Tuesday have all been released without charge.
A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Meanwhile, a man, aged in his 20s, who was arrested on Thursday remains in Garda custody.
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.
“The three persons, (a male aged in his 50s and two females aged in their 30s) arrested on Tuesday, October 20 in connection with this investigation have all been released without charge and a file will now be prepared for the Direction of Public Prosecutions.
“A fourth person, a male in his 20s arrested on Thursday, October 22, remains in Garda custody.
“Investigations ongoing.”
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.