Waterford house fire: Family targeted had suffered other vandalism attacks in recent years
A family in Waterford, Ireland, was killed in a petrol bomb attack that authorities believe is linked to a local drugs gang. The family had previously been targeted by vandalism and was seeking to move homes for safety.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights the severe impact of organized crime on local communities and the failure of protective measures for vulnerable families.
Deaths in petrol bomb attack linked to local drugs gang, gardaí believe The murders of Philip and Kim English and two of their sons Callum (12) and Jayden (8) in a petrol bombing attack on their home is linked to recent violence they were subjected to by a local drugs gang, gardaí believe.
Two other children were rescued from the burning house but were in critical condition in the children’s hospital in Crumlin, Dublin on Tuesday. They were described locally as “a lovely family”.
The English family was hoping to leave the property as part of a council transfer as they felt unsafe, Conor Lally reports.
Gardaí carry out searches in Waterford Gardaí have a number of clear suspects after launching a murder investigation earlier on, Conor Lally reports.
They have carried out a number of searches in the Waterford area on Tuesday night.
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