Gardaí arrest a man (20s) in connection to fatal arson attack in Birchwood
Gardaí have a man in custody.
An Garda Síochána arrested a man in his 20's earlier today, Thursday, October 22, in relation to the fatal arson attack on Birchwood estate.
A murder investigation was launched after a fire was set on the home of the English family in the early hours of Tuesday, October 13. Parents Kim and Philip and their two sons Callum and Jayden were killed in the attack. Two more children remain in a critical condition in hospital.
On Thursday October 22, Gardaí arrested a man under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 as amended by Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009. He is detained at a Garda Station in the south east.
It’s anticipated that further searches will be carried out as part of the ongoing investigation. Two other people, arrested on 20th October 2026, in connection with the investigation have had their periods of detention extended.
There are now four people arrested and currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
An Garda Síochána continue to appeal to any person who may have any information in relation to this arson attack to speak to the Garda investigation team at Waterford Garda station or contact the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána that you know.
The investigation team can be contacted at the incident room at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
