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Child, 6, dies weeks after Waterford arson attack

A six-year-old boy, Elliot English, has died in hospital after being injured in a suspected arson attack on his family's home in Waterford, Ireland, on October 13th. He was the last surviving child and becomes the fifth member of his family to die in the incident. His parents, Philip and Kim English, and two brothers, Callum and Jayden, died in the fire.

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  • ✓ A six-year-old boy died in hospital after being injured in a suspected arson attack in Waterford, Ireland.
  • ✓ The boy, Elliot English, was injured in the fire on October 13th.
  • ✓ His parents, Philip and Kim English, and two brothers, Callum and Jayden, died in the fire.
  • ✓ Elliot English died in Crumlin Children's Hospital on Friday.
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The six-year-old boy, Elliot English, died in hospital, marking the fifth fatality from the family.

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  1. Six-year-old dies weeks after Waterford arson attack

    A six-year-old boy, Elliot English, has died in hospital after being injured in a suspected arson attack on his family's home in Waterford, Ireland, on October 13th. He was the last surviving child and becomes the fifth member of his family to die in the incident. His parents, Philip and Kim English, and two brothers, Callum and Jayden, died in the fire.

    Why it matters

    The arson attack on the family home on the outskirts of Waterford has shocked the community and raised concerns about fire safety and the investigation into the cause of the fire. The family had been receiving support after the incident. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire.

    What is confirmed

    • A six-year-old boy died in hospital after being injured in a suspected arson attack in Waterford, Ireland.
    • The boy, Elliot English, was injured in the fire on October 13th.
    • His parents, Philip and Kim English, and two brothers, Callum and Jayden, died in the fire.
    • Elliot English died in Crumlin Children's Hospital on Friday.

    What to watch next

    • Investigation into the cause of the fire
    • Inquest into the deaths of the family members
    • Support for the community affected by the incident
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    7. BBC — Child, 6, dies weeks after Waterford arson attack
    8. The Guardian — Boy, six, becomes fifth member of family to die after suspected arson in Ireland
    9. RTE.ie — Child injured in Waterford arson attack dies in hospital
    10. Sky News — Boy, 6, dies in hospital after house fire that killed four members of his family
    11. The Irish Times — Child (6) becomes latest fatality of Waterford arson attack on home
    12. www.bbc.co.uk — Child, 6, dies weeks after Waterford arson attack - BBC
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