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Boy (6) who died in Waterford arson attack had recovered from heart surgery

Elliot English died one month after losing his parents and two siblings in attack on family home

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As of November 7, 2026 at 4:39 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Elliot English died one month after losing his parents and two siblings in attack on family home.
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CenterBoy (6) who died in Waterford arson attack had recovered from heart surgery

The Belfast Telegraph · Center · News report

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The Belfast TelegraphNews report · Nov 7, 4:39 PM

Boy (6) who died in Waterford arson attack had recovered from heart surgery

Elliot English died one month after losing his parents and two siblings in attack on family home

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Irish IndependentNews report · Nov 7, 1:35 PM

Boy (6) who died in Waterford arson attack had recovered from heart surgery

Elliot English (6) died one month after losing his parents and two siblings in attack on family home

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Nov 7, 1:35 PM: Irish Independent joined the source map.

Nov 7, 4:39 PM: The Belfast Telegraph joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.