Three people arrested over Waterford attack released
Three individuals arrested in connection with a fatal arson attack in Waterford have been released without charge as the investigation continues. A fourth suspect remains in custody, and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Why it matters
This update provides clarity on a high-profile criminal investigation involving multiple fatalities in Ireland.
Three people who were arrested in connection with an arson attack that resulted in the deaths of four people in Waterford city last week, have been released without charge.
A man in his 50s and two women in their 30s were arrested by gardaí on Tuesday.
The three people, who are understood to have been arrested in the Waterford area, were detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, anti-gang legislation.
In a statement, gardaí said that the three people have been released without charge.
They said that a file will now be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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