Man charged with Waterford petrol bomb attack

A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with an arson attack on a house in Waterford city, which has left two children with severe burns.

11-year-old Roisin Halligan and her one-year-old cousin, Lexi Halligan were injured when a petrol bomb was thrown through one of the window's of her grandmother's home in Ardmore Park, Ballybeg at around 9.20pm on Thursday night.

A fire started and their three-month-old cousin - who was asleep upstairs - was also treated for smoke inhalation, but has since been discharged from hospital.

Roisin, William and Lexi Halligan who were injured in the attack. All pictures Patrick Browne.

Investigating officers arrested a 23-year-old man a short time after the incident.

He has since been charged and is due to appear before Waterford District Court, at 1am this afternoon.