UK - Bradford. 3 children (1, 5 & 9) and a woman killed in house fire. *Man arrested on suspicion of murder* (21 Aug '24)

[Rednaxela]

The daily Mail article states:

‘Last night a family friend, who asked not to be named, claimed Miss Gawith and her three children had been innocently caught up in a domestic row involving another member of her family.

The family member is said to have come to the house, followed by a man who 'poured petrol over his head and set himself on fire.'
[…]

So if above is accurate, the 39yo followed a “family member” (Birtle/Gawith?) into the house and seemingly self-immolated?
… and the roles of the two men charged with murder and attempted murder (Sunderland, 25, and Shabir, 44) is at this time unclear.

 

[AcerPacer]

So if above is accurate, the 39yo followed a “family member” (Birtle/Gawith?) into the house and seemingly self-immolated?
… and the roles of the two men charged with murder and attempted murder (Sunderland, 25, and Shabir, 44) is at this time unclear.

I believe there are 4 people arrested plus the "firestarter" who is currently critical. What on earth happened here?

 

[Rikissa]

So if above is accurate, the 39yo followed a “family member” (Birtle/Gawith?) into the house and seemingly self-immolated?
… and the roles of the two men charged with murder and attempted murder (Sunderland, 25, and Shabir, 44) is at this time unclear.

No, the 39-year-old followed his ex-partner, who was visiting the home of Bryonie Gawith. There is no information if the woman is related to BG, or to her partner, or if she's a friend of BG. Obviously she had been trying to get away from her ex, but wasn't aware how far he would go to harm her, or himself. I wonder if those arrested are his friends and/or relatives, and they knew about his plans.

Bradford house fire: Murder suspect is ex-partner of woman who was visiting family killed in blaze

The fire killed a woman and her three children in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police have sought to explain their investigation after speculation online.

news.sky.com