Adult victims of arson attack which also killed two children are named

Two adults who died alongside two children following an arson attack at a home in Ireland have been named as Philip and Kim English.A murder investigation has been launched after the attack on the house in Waterford City shortly after 5am on Tuesday. Two other children were also critically injured in the blaze. They have been admitted to Children's Health Ireland (CHI) Crumlin, where they are receiving treatment for critical injuries.The relationship of the two adults is unclear, as is their relationship to the children, but unofficial local reports suggest it was a blended family.A murder inquiry has been launched. Firefighters said the blaze at the two-storey house was "well developed" when they arrived and they removed "a number of casualties.Chief Superintendent Anthony Pettit confirmed a man, woman and two children had died after the house was "attacked by a person or persons unknown". The bodies have been removed and post-mortem examinations are scheduled. Image: Pic: PA Sky News' Ireland correspondent Stephen Murphy said there were reports a petrol bomb may have been used to attack the house. However, authorities have not yet commented on the potential cause. Police have urg...