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

 

[Dotta]

"Two men are set to appear in court today charged with murder and attempted murder after a house fire in Bradford left a mother and her three children dead.

Police executed several warrants in the Keighley area of the city on Friday
and four other people remain under investigation,
including a 39-year-old man who was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in hospital in a critical condition."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1828685397108437184

 

[bobbymkii]

11:22Sophie Corcoran

Case called on​

Mr Shabir and Mr Sunderland will appear in court shortly.

Live as two men in court charged with murdering Bradford mum and kids

Calum Sunderland and Mohammed Shabir will appear in court this morning

www.examinerlive.co.uk

 

[bobbymkii]

11:58Sophie Corcoran

Charges​

The court has heard the two defendants are charged with four counts of murder of Bryonie, Denisty, Oscar and Aubree.
They are also charged with attempting to murder Antonia Gawith.

Live as two men in court charged with murdering Bradford mum and kids

Calum Sunderland and Mohammed Shabir will appear in court this morning

www.examinerlive.co.uk

 

[wtiger]

i do believe that i know a little more ..but i'm sure that i cannot post it here without breaking rules!

 

[bobbymkii]

Pictured: Man accused of murder of mum and three children in house fire

Mohammed Shabir and Calum Sunderland have appeared in court

www.examinerlive.co.uk

 

[Sarahlou]

I'm still so confused as to what went on here. Is Antonia the sister of Bryonie?

Edit ‐ I've answered my own question by looking on Facebook. Yes they are sisters

 

[Sall2021]

This one has really got me. I can’t imagine the horror Mum and her 3 kids must have felt. It’s beyond belief that a person, or persons, could do this knowing those innocent kids were in that house.

 

[wtiger]

oh go on then!....Antonia Gawith was the intended target.....guess it's allowed now that the press have mentioned her

 

[bobbymkii]

court listing for tomorrow

SITTING AT 02:00 pm

For Mention (Defendant to Attend)

U20241367

13XC0014624 MOHAMMED SHABIR and CALUM SUNDERLAND

VIDEO LINK 14:00 PM COUNSEL VIA CVP