MAN GUILTY OF MURDERING WOMAN AND CHILDREN IN BRADFORD HOUSE FIRE
A man has been found guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend's sister and her three children in a house fire in Bradford.
Sharaz Ali killed Bryonie Gawith, 29, and her children Denisty, nine, Oscar, five, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle, after setting fire to their home in a revenge attack when Bryonie's sister, Antonia, ended their relationship.
The 40-year-old was also found guilty of the attempted murder of Antonia Gawith in the blaze on 21 August 2024, after a trial at Doncaster Crown Court.
Ali, who claimed he had intended to take his own life in the fire, was seriously injured and suffered burns to 80% of his body.
He attended court via video link from prison, appearing to wipe away tears before the jury, and will be sentenced at a later date.
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A man has been found guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend's sister and her three children in a house fire in Bradford. Sharaz Ali killed Bryonie Gawith, 29, and her children Denisty, nine, Oscar, five, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle, af...
