Key facts
- Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum (12) and Jayden (9) died in an arson attack in Co. Waterford.
- Two other children, Nadia and Elliot, are in critical condition in hospital.
- Gardaí suspect a local drug gang targeted the family over a debt owed by an associate of Philip English.
- The family had previously reported a three-year campaign of intimidation.
- Searches of properties linked to the drug trade resulted in the seizure of mobile phones and vehicles.
- No arrests have been made in connection with the attack.
Four people, including two children, were killed in an arson attack at a home in Co. Waterford, Ireland, early Tuesday morning. Philip and Kim English, along with their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, 9, died in the blaze. Two other children, Nadia and Elliot, remain in critical condition in hospital. Gardaí are investigating the incident as a murder and suspect a local drug gang targeted the family over a debt owed by an associate of Philip English. The family had reportedly been subjected to a three-year campaign of intimidation, including a previous petrol bomb attack on their car and vandalism. Searches of properties linked to the drug trade have been conducted, resulting in the seizure of mobile phones and vehicles for forensic examination. No arrests have been made. The investigation is being led by the serious crime unit at Waterford Garda station, with the possibility of multiple perpetrators being considered. The Taoiseach has pledged government resources to support the investigation and community.