Boy, six, third in child in his family to die after suspected arson attack in Ireland

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Key context: <p>Elliot English died on Friday from injuries sustained in fire in Waterford that also claimed lives of his parents</p><p>A six-year-old boy has become the third child in his family to die after a suspected arson attack in Waterford that also claimed the lives of his parents, police have said.</p><p>Elliot English died on Friday at Children’s Health Ireland hospital in Crumlin from injuries sustained in the 13 October fire in Birchwood, Ireland.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/06/boy-six-third-in-child-in-his-family-to-die-after-suspected-arson-attack-in-ireland">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.