‘It’s heartbreaking’ – Child injured in Waterford arson attack dies in hospital
An Garda Síochána continues to investigate what they believe is a multiple murder, following an arson attack that occurred on October 13.
A child who was injured in a suspected arson attack in Waterford in October has died in hospital.
An Garda Síochána confirmed on Friday that six-year-old Elliot English, who sustained critical injuries during the fire at his home on October 13, has died at Children’s Health Ireland Crumlin.
A spokesperson said: “The thoughts of all members of An Garda Síochána are with the extended English family at this sad time.”
Elliot’s parents, Kim and Phillip English, and their sons, Callum and Jayden, also died in the fire that Gardaí believe started as a result of an arson attack.
Another child remains in critical condition.
Fianna Fáil TD Mary Butler said she was devastated to learn of Elliot’s death.
“It’s absolutely devastating and heartbreaking that Elliot’s little gentle soul has passed,” she said,
“My thoughts are with his extended family who are still mourning the loss of his parents and brothers.
“I’d like to commend the healthcare staff at Crumlin who have cared for Elliot for the past four weeks.”
Garda Síochána continues to investigate what they believe is a multiple murder, following an arson attack that occurred at the home shortly after 5am on October 13.
In total, six people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, four of whom were released without charge.
In October, the first people arrested in the investigation, a man and a woman, appeared in court charged in relation to the attack.
Jessica Dalton, 31, with an address in Waterford city, and Cian Stacey, 21, of no fixed abode, were remanded into custody, charged with one count of criminal damage and two counts of assault causing serious harm.
They will appear before Waterford District Court again on November 17 via video link.