Issue Date: 20/10/2026
An Garda Síochána continue to investigate the multiple murder following the arson attack and fatal house fire that occurred in the Birchwood area of Waterford City shortly after 5am on Tuesday, 13th October 2026.
Earlier today, Tuesday 20th October 2026, investigating Gardaí arrested a male (aged 50s) and 2 females (aged 30s) for alleged offences contrary to section 72 Criminal Justice Act 2006 in connection with the arson attack and murder of 4 persons at 7 Birch avenue, Birchwood, Waterford.
All three are currently detained under section 50 Criminal Justice Act 2007 at Garda Stations in the Garda Eastern region.
An Garda Síochána continue to appeal to any person if you have any information on the murderous arson attack please speak to the Garda investigation team at Waterford Garda station or contact the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána that you know.
The investigation team can be contacted at the incident room at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
