POLICE have named the woman and three children who tragically died in a house fire in Bradford.
Multiple enquiries remain ongoing today by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team into the fatal house fire which happened just after 2am today on Westbury Road in the BD6 area of the city.
Speaking at the scene, Superintendent Lucy Leadbeater, of Bradford district police, said: “Shortly after 2am this morning, officers were called to a report of a house fire on Westbury Road in Bradford.
“On officers' arrival, it was confirmed that a 29-year-old woman named Bryonie Gawith had died at the scene.
"Her three children, nine-year-old Denisty Birtle, five-year-old Oscar Birtle and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle, were taken to hospital where sadly all three died from their injuries.
“Detectives from our Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have launched a murder investigation into the fire."
West Yorkshire Police said the incident was domestic-related.
They said a 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in a critical condition in hospital.
“Specially trained officers are supporting the family, and my neighbourhood officers are in the area carrying out reassurance patrols," said Supt Leadbeater.
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the Westbury Road area at the time of the incident or who has CCTV or doorbell footage to come forward.
“Anyone with information that could help our investigation, I would urge you to contact us via 101, quoting log 107 of August 21.
“Information can always be given anonymously via the independent Crimestoppers charity.
“Our thoughts are with the family, their friends and the wider community at this sad time.”
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Pay your tributes after death of woman and her three children in house fire
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Share your tribute hereRip You Beautiful Souls , Gone To Soon Such A Devastating and Sad Time For There Family & Friends …. My Heart Goes Out To Them It’s Unimaginable To Think About …. Poor Souls 💔💔💔
Share your tribute hereIn this time of senseless tragedy, we pray strength and comfort for all who mourn. And for peace for all those in deep grief, shock or anger. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matt 19:14 From Ralph Family, Homefarm
Share your tribute hereYour smile, your contagious laugh, your blunt jolly personality will be missed forever 💔 we will never forget you and your beautiful babies. You was the best mummy to your babies. I hope you all have the best beds in heaven, will we miss you forever 😢😢 rest in paradise 💔💔
Share your tribute hereSo sad my heart felt condolences to their family
Share your tribute hereSending love and hugs to All that know the lady and the three young children R.I.P
Share your tribute hereFrom God we come to Him we shall return. Fly high in paradise 🤍🙏🏽🤲🏽💔
Share your tribute hereAbsolutely heartbreaking. No other words.
Share your tribute hereMy beautiful best friend and my beautiful babies how am I going go on without you! What about our morning coffees and chin wags I’m going to miss all your smiles and laughter you all brought to me. We had so much planned, i will never forget you all love you so much girl. Rest in peace xxx
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Bryonie and abi Share your tribute hereRest in eternal peace Bryonie, Denisty, Oscar and Aubree. You will be dearly missed, until we meet again. I will forever hold our memories and laughs. X
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Kirsty ( White outfit) Bryonie (purple dress) Natalie (black dress) Antonia (red dress) Share your tribute hereBryonie, I will miss your infectious laugh and smile. I am blessed to have known you and your babies. You were an amazing mummy to your beautiful children. You will be missed so deeply. Rest in eternal peace with your little angels. Heaven has gained four beautiful angels xx
Share your tribute hereFly high beautiful angels xxx Taken far to soon rest in forever peace beautiful family. Love from Charlene and kids xxx
Share your tribute hereMy thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends. Such a beautiful family and such young children taken tragically. May they rest in heaven.
Share your tribute hereMay you rest in peace and fly high. This is so sad my thoughts and that of my family rest with your family this evening. Rest in peace
Pay your tributes after death of woman and her three children in house fire
A space to pay your tributes following the deaths of Bryonie Gawith, and her children Denisty, Oscar, and Aubree Birtle.
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