Waterford family killed in petrol-bomb arson; two children remain critically injured

A petrol-bomb explosion at a residence on Waterford’s Birchwood estate resulted in the deaths of nine-year-old Jayden English, his parents Kim and Philip English, and his 12-year-old brother Callum English. Emergency services rescued a 14-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy, who are now being treated in critical condition at Children’s Health Ireland in Crumlin. The English children had been highlighted by Bumbleance, the national children’s ambulance service, after undergoing heart surgery and being described as having a chromosome disorder.

A paramedic who previously cared for the family recalled their bravery and joy during ambulance trips. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over €26,000 to assist the grandfather with funeral costs and ongoing family support.