The house has been attacked on multiple occasions in the past. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Gardaí investigating the murder of a woman and four-year-old child in Edenderry, Co Offaly, are following a “definite line of inquiry” and suspect the involvement of a violent drugs gang.
The murder victims have been named as Tadhg Farrell (4) and his great-aunt Mary Holt (60). Tadhg’s grandmother, Pauline Holt, suffered serious injuries in the attack and is in a critical condition
Gardaí believe the house was targeted over a drugs debt incurred by another member of the family who was not present at the time.
The end of terrace house in the quiet Castleview Park estate was attacked at 8pm on Saturday night as the family watched television. A firebomb was thrown through the upper window, with much of the property quickly engulfed in flames.
It appears the deceased were trapped in a downstairs room as a result of the fire.
The house has been attacked on mu
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