Summary
Gardaí in Ireland have started a murder investigation after a house fire in Edenderry, County Offaly, killed a four-year-old boy and a 60-year-old woman. Police believe the fire was set intentionally and are asking for public assistance in the investigation. The house is being examined as a crime scene, and post-mortem examinations are scheduled.
Key Facts
- A fire in Edenderry, County Offaly, resulted in the deaths of a four-year-old boy and a 60-year-old woman.
- The fire occurred at 19:45 local time on Saturday at a house in Castleview Park.
- A woman in her 50s is hospitalized with serious injuries due to the fire.
- Gardaí (Irish police) believe the fire was deliberately started and have begun a murder investigation.
- The house has been designated a crime scene and is under examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
- Post-mortem examinations for the deceased are scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
- Gardaí are seeking information from the public, especially those with dash-cam footage from the area during the incident.
- Local representative Carol Nolan expressed condolences and described the event as heartbreaking.
