Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over a house fire in Bradford which killed a young mum and her three children. Bryonie Gawith, 29, and her children Denisty, nine, Oscar, five, and Aubree Birtle, 22 months, all died after their home was deliberately set alight in the early hours of Wednesday morning, West Yorkshire Police said. Two men, aged 36 and 45 years old, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody at this time, West Yorkshire Police have said this morning.
READ MORE: I gave up alcohol for a month — three things happened to my body in no time Scenes remain in place for searches at a number of addresses on Carlby Grove, Carlton Street, Malsis Road and Minnie Street. A 39-year old-man who was arrested at the scene on Wednesday on suspicion of murder remains in hospital in a critical condition. Police previously said they were treating the fire as having been started deliberately and arrested the 39-year-old, who they said was the ex-partner of someone who had been a guest at the house.
Flowers and tributes near the scene of the fatal house (Image: PA) On Friday, the children's father, Jonathan Birtle, joined Bryonie's family releasing a statemen t on the tragic loss. Mr Birtle, 35, said he had been left 'heartbroken' by the loss of his partner and children, reports the Mirror. "Bryonie and I were together for a long time, and we had a good life together," he said.
"She was a beautiful woman and a loving mother to Oscar, Aubree and.