A six-year-old boy has succumbed to injuries sustained during a suspected arson attack in the Birchwood area of Waterford city on 13 October. The child, identified as Elliot English, passed away at Children’s Health Ireland hospital in Crumlin on Friday, bringing the death toll from the incident to five family members.
The fire claimed the lives of Elliot’s parents, Kim and Philip English, along with his two brothers, Callum, age 12, and Jayden, age 9. A sixth family member remains hospitalized in critical condition. In a statement released through media channels, the English family expressed profound sadness over the loss and requested privacy as they process the tragedy.
Garda Síochána officials extended condolences to the extended family during this period of grief. The case remains under investigation, with two individuals having been charged in connection with the attack. Jessica Dalton, 31, and Cian Stacey, 21, were charged with one count of criminal damage and two counts of assault causing serious harm. Both were remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear before Waterford district court on 17 November via video link.
Separately, a man who was arrested in connection with the incident was released without charge last week, marking the sixth person to be detained as part of the investigation into the suspected arson attack.
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