President Connolly shares shock over 'horrific killing' of four people in Waterford
President Connolly expressed her sorrow for the four lives claimed by a house fire in Waterford. Photo: Liam Murphy
President of Ireland Catherine Connolly has released a statement regarding the 'horrific killing' of two parents and two children in Waterford city.
Shortly after 5am Tuesday morning, October 13, a house was set on fire in Birchwood estate, Waterford City. Two parents, Philip and Kim English, and two of their children died as a result of the arson. Two more children are currently in Children's Health Ireland Crumlin with critical injuries.
Gardaí believe that the fire was started deliberately and have launched a murder investigation.
President Connolly urged anyone with information to come forward to the Gardaí.
She stated: “As President of Ireland, may I join with all of those who have expressed such shock following the horrific killing of a couple and two of their children this morning in Waterford and express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of those who have lost their lives.
"This was an appalling attack and all of our thoughts are with the two children currently in critical condition in hospital for a full recovery and with the first responders who have been on the scene and treating them.
"I know that An Garda Síochána have already commenced a murder investigation and I urge anyone with any information to bring it to their attention.”
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.
