Law & Justice
Six‑Year‑Old Boy Dies After Waterford Home Fire
By Today News Hours Editorial Desk
A six‑year‑old boy who was critically injured in a suspected arson attack at his family home in County Waterford died on Friday at Children’s Health Ireland hospital in Crumlin, Dublin. Elliot English, the boy, was killed after the house fire on Birch Avenue, on the outskirts of Waterford, on 13 October. His parents, Kim and Philip English, and two siblings, 12‑year‑old Callum and nine‑year‑old Jayden, also died in the blaze. Another child, who was critically injured, remains in hospital. Gardaí launched a multiple murder investigation after the fire. In a brief statement, Irish police said, “The thoughts of all members of An Garda Síochána are with the extended English family at this sad time.” Several people arrested in connection with the attack have been released without charge. In the days following the incident, hundreds of people attended a prayer vigil.
Frequently asked questions
Who was the boy who died in the Waterford home fire?
Elliot English, a six‑year‑old boy.
Where did the suspected arson occur?
At the English family home on Birch Avenue, on the outskirts of Waterford, County Waterford, on 13 October.
What investigation has been launched following the fire?
Gardaí launched a multiple murder investigation after the blaze.