Thousands gather in Waterford to mourn family killed in suspected arson attack
Thousands of people gathered in Waterford for the funeral of Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, who died in a suspected arson attack. The deaths have devastated their families and community, while two other children remain critically ill in hospital.
The attack was reported shortly after 5am on 13 October at the family home on Birchwood Estate. Gardaí believe it may be linked to intimidation over a drug debt, and a man and a woman have been charged in connection with the incident. Hundreds attended the funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church, with thousands more watching online, before the family were buried at Kilbarry Cemetery.
- Four members of the English family died in a Waterford arson attack.
- Two other children remain critically ill in hospital.
- Mourners gathered in person and online for the funeral.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Thousands of mourners come together for funeral of innocent family who were killed in ‘act of evil’ arson attack”.