Summary
A man named Sharaz Ali was found guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend's sister and her three children by setting their house on fire in Bradford. The attack happened after his relationship with the sister ended, and it also resulted in an attempted murder charge against Ali for trying to harm his ex-girlfriend, Antonia. Another person, Calum Sunderland, involved in the case, was found guilty of manslaughter.
Key Facts
- Sharaz Ali was found guilty of four counts of murder.
- He was also guilty of attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, Antonia Gawith.
- The victims were Bryonie Gawith, aged 29, and her children, Denisty (9), Oscar (5), and Aubree Birtle (22 months).
- The incident occurred in Bradford on 21 August 2024.
- Calum Sunderland was cleared of murder but found guilty of four counts of manslaughter.
- The attack was described as motivated by jealousy and fuelled by drink and drugs.
- Sunderland helped Ali by kicking down the door of the house.
- After setting the house on fire, Ali tried but failed to go upstairs before lighting the fire.
