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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Katie Dickinson

Man who killed his ex’s sister and her children in fire given whole-life order

Sharaz Ali, 40, was found guilty at Doncaster Crown Court of murdering Bryonie Gawith and her three children, Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and Aubree Birtle, 22 months, in a house fire in Bradford in August 2024 (West Yorkshire Police/PA) - (PA Media)

A woman whose sister, nieces and nephew were killed when her abusive former partner torched their house in a jealous rage said she was “haunted” by being the target of the attack as he was handed a whole-life prison order.

Sharaz Ali was jailed after setting fire to the home of Bryonie Gawith and her three small children in the early hours of August 21 2024.

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