Six-Year-Old Boy Dies Weeks After Suspected Arson Attack in Waterford
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A six-year-old boy has died after he was critically injured in a suspected arson attack at his family home in County Waterford. The boy, Elliot English, died several weeks after the attack.
The attack happened at a house where the child lived with his family. He was badly hurt and was in a serious condition for a long time before his death. Arson is the deliberate setting of fire to property, so the attack is being treated as a suspected crime.
The news has shocked people in County Waterford and across Ireland. Many people have shared their sympathy with Elliot's family and friends. At the time of writing, the information available about the case is limited, and it is not clear whether any arrests have been made.
This tragic story is a reminder of how serious fires can be, especially when they affect families in their own homes. Readers who want more information should follow updates from local and national news outlets as the story develops.
Sources: BBC
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