Sister's 'jealous' ex lit fatal Bradford house fire, jury told

Sister's 'jealous' ex lit fatal Bradford house fire, jury told

A tragic incident unfolded in Bradford last August when a mother and her three young children lost their lives in a house fire. The devastating blaze, which took place on Westbury Road, claimed the lives of 29-year-old Bryonie Gawith and her children Denisty (9), Oscar (5), and Aubree (22 months). According to the prosecution, the fire was deliberately set by the “jealous” ex-partner of Bryonie’s sister, in an act of revenge.

The trial at Doncaster Crown Court revealed that Sharaz Ali, aged 40 and from Bradford, was the primary individual responsible for the arson. The court heard that Ali’s motivation stemmed from jealousy towards his ex-partner, Antonia Gawith, who was the only occupant to escape the fire. Alongside Ali, 26-year-old Calum Sunderland, from Keighley, stands accused of involvement in the crime. Both men face multiple charges including four counts of murder, attempted murder, and attempts to inflict grievous bodily harm on Antonia Gawith.

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