A mother and her three children tragically died in a revenge fire set by her sister's ex-boyfriend, who was later sentenced to a life term for the crime.
In a heartbreaking incident in Bradford, 29-year-old Bryonie Gawith and her three young children were killed in a fire deliberately set by Sharaz Ali, the ex-boyfriend of Bryonie's sister, Antonia Gawith. The fire, which engulfed their family home in the early hours of August 21, 2025, resulted in the deaths of nine-year-old Denisty, five-year-old Oscar, and 22-month-old Aubree. Prosecutors revealed that the tragedy unfolded over several hours, during which the family experienced unimaginable terror as the blaze took hold.
Sharaz Ali was motivated by jealousy and resentment, stemming from his breakup with Antonia Gawith, who had been spending the night at Bryonie's house after work. Ali, described as being under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the incident, was sentenced to a whole life term for his heinous act of revenge. The court heard chilling details of the events that led up to the fire, which shook the local community and highlighted the devastating impact of domestic violence and revenge attacks.
The loss of Bryonie and her children sent shockwaves through Bradford, evoking sympathy and outrage from the public and sparking discussions on the need for more robust measures to protect families from violent individuals. This tragic case underscores the far-reaching consequences of domestic conflict and the need for societal support to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
