Three more arrested over Waterford house fire that killed four people

The latest arrests bring further developments in the investigation into the fatal blaze at a Birchwood home earlier this month

The late Kim and Philip English, who were killed in a suspected arson attack at their home in Birch Terrace, Birchwood, on Tuesday morning.

A man in his 50s and two women in their 30s have been arrested in connection with an arson attack and house fire that killed four people in Waterford city.

The three were arrested on Tuesday, October 20, as gardaí continue to investigate the multiple murder following the blaze at a house at 7 Birch Avenue, Birchwood, shortly after 5am on Tuesday, October 13.

All three were arrested on suspicion of offences under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 and are being detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 at Garda stations in the Eastern Region.

The attack claimed the lives of Kim and Philip English and their sons, 12-year-old Callum and nine-year-old Jayden, at their home on Birchwood estate.

Two people charged in connection with the house fire have been remanded in continuing custody. They appeared in court on Wednesday morning.

Gardaí are continuing to appeal for information from anyone who may be able to assist the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

More to follow.