Two men, aged 25 and 44, are set to appear in court charged with murdering mother and her three young children after Bradford house fire By Arthur Parashar Published: 06:53, 28 August 2024 | Updated: 07:02, 28 August 2024 e-mail 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. Bryonie Gawith, 29, Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle tragically died at their home in Westbury Road, Bradford, in the early hours of August 21. West Yorkshire Police said Mohammed Shabir, 44, of Alice Street, Keighley, and Calum Sunderland, 25, of Calton Street, Keighley, have each been charged with four counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.
The two men will appear at Bradford Magistrates' Court later today. 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. Bryonie Gawith, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene, while her two daughters, nine-year-old Denisty and 22-month-old Aubree, and her son Oscar Birtle, five, later died in hospital Nine-year-old Denisty, 'cheeky but shy' Oscar, five, and Aubree Birtle, 22 months - were all at home when the building was set alight A horrific clip showed the moment the fire broke out and flames engulfed the home on Westbury Road in Bradford Parts of the house have been boarded up following the devastating fire - as tributes were laid in front Amanda McInnes, of the Crown Prosecution Service for Yorkshire and Humberside, said: 'Our thoughts remain with the friends and family of Bryonie and her children.
'We remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendants are active and that they have a right to a fair trial. 'It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.' Read More BREAKING NEWS Two men charged with murdering mother and children in Bradford house fire In a statement issued via the force last week, the family of the victims said the loss of 'our B' and the children, referred to as 'Chuch, Oggy and Strawberry', had brought 'unimaginable sadness and grief'.
The tribute read: 'Our B was the life and soul of the party, music was a big part of her life, she loved music, singing and dancing, she would always be singing and dancing with Chuch (Denisty), Oggy (Oscar) and Strawberry (Aubree). 'B was always a really happy, joyful, bubbly beautiful woman, who cared for everyone and was loved by everyone, her kids were everything to her, her whole life. 'Oggy had the cheekiest smile, he was cheeky but he was a shy boy, Strawbs was shy and bashful with big blue eyes and blonde hair and Chuch was a beautiful, confident, outgoing and creative young girl.
'We are still trying to comprehend what has happened to our beautiful family. 'No words can describe how we are feeling and no words could ever make up for the profound loss we are now faced with.' Pictures show belongings scattered in the garden of the Bradford home A children's car seat can be seen lying amongst soot and burnt wooden panels on the grass Police were seen guarding a cordon in Westbury Road, Bradford, following the incident Police and firefighters on the scene after officers were called at 2.
07am to reports of a blaze The shattered window in the house on Westbury Road, Bradford, where Bryonie Gawith, 29, and her three children died in a fire A GoFundMe page set up for the family of Bryonie and her children has raised thousands of pounds. The fundraiser, set up by a family friend and Bryonie's father Brian, has raised £15,766 at the time of writing, exceeding its £10,000 target. Ami Challen wrote on GoFundMe: 'It is with great sadness that I find myself writing this today.
'It is with a heavy heart that we share the tragic news of the loss of our beautiful Bryonie and her three beautiful babies, Denisty-mai aged nine, Oscar aged five and Aubree just 22 months old, to a house fire in the early hours of the 21st August 2024. 'I am launching a GoFundMe campaign to help support Bryonie's family at this incredibly difficult time. Police and floral tributes at the scene on Westbury Road, Bradford Emotional tributes were left at the scene on Westbury Road, including balloons and bears A message paying tribute to a 'beautiful auntie and baby cousins' was among those left 'My goal is to eliminate some of the financial burdens they are facing including the funeral cost, legal expenses and any other unforeseen challenges that may arise.
'While no amount of money can fill the void left by their passing. I hope to provide some comfort and support to their loved ones. 'We are grateful for every contribution you can make, no matter the size.
Every donation will go to Brian, Bryonie's father to help him navigate the difficult days ahead. 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness, generosity and support.' West Yorkshire Police Share or comment on this article: Two men, aged 25 and 44, are set to appear in court charged with murdering mother and her three young children after Bradford house fire e-mail.
