Update (8) – Further arrest in murder investigation into fatal house fire in Birchwood, Waterford, 13th October 2026
A male in his 20s was arrested in connection with the murder investigation into a fatal house fire in Birchwood, Waterford on 13th October 2026. The arrest was made under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. Two other individuals arrested on 20th October had their detention periods extended. Gardaí continue to appeal for information.