Child, 6, dies weeks after Waterford arson attack
The attack happened last month at the family home on the outskirts of Waterford in the Republic of Ireland.
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Child, 6, dies weeks after Waterford arson attack
The attack happened last month at the family home on the outskirts of Waterford in the Republic of Ireland.
Boy, six, third in child in his family to die after suspected arson attack in Ireland
Elliot English died on Friday from injuries sustained in fire in Waterford that also claimed lives of his parents A six-year-old boy has become the third child in his family to die after a suspected arson attack in Waterford that also claimed the lives of his parents, police have said. Elliot English died on Friday at…
Coverage details
2 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: BBC News and The Guardian. BBC News published it first, on November 6, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Guardian, one hour later.
Key names in the coverage: Republic of Ireland and Waterford.



