Issue Date: 24/10/2026
An Garda Síochána continue to investigate the multiple murder, following an arson attack and fatal house fire, that occurred in the Birchwood area of Waterford City shortly after 5am on Tuesday, 13th October 2026.
The three persons, (a male aged in his 50s and two females aged in their 30s) arrested on Tuesday 20th October, 2026 in connection with this investigation have all been released without charge and a file will now be prepared for the Direction of Public Prosecutions.
A fourth person, a male in his 20s arrested on Thursday 22nd October, 2026 remains in Garda custody.
Investigations ongoing.
