A MAN accused of killing a young mum and her three kids in a house fire has been found dead in his prison cell, we can reveal.
Mohammed Shabir, 44, was on remand for the murders of Bryonie Gawith, 29, and her children, Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle.
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He was also charged with the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend and Bryonie’s sister, Antonia Gawith.
Horror footage showed huge flames ripping through the home on Westbury Road in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Shabir was one of three men accused of torching the property in Bradford, West Yorks., last August.
It has now been confirmed he was found dead at HMP Leeds yesterday.
Shabir, Sharaz Ali, 40, and Calum Sunderland, 26, all of Keighley, West Yorks., were all due to stand trial for the murders in November at Bradford Crown Court.
They denied the charges.
In a statement issued after the fire, Bryonie’s family spoke of their “unimaginable sadness and grief”.
They said: “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.
“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.”
A Prison Service Spokesperson said: “Mohammed Shabir died on 24 September 2025 at HMP Leeds.
“As with all deaths in custody, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate.”
Floral tributes were left at the scene of the fire after the blaze ripped through the property last year.
A heartbreaking note left at the scene read: “To Bryony [sic], Denisty, Oscar + Aubree.
“Thinking of you at this difficult time. Have fun in heaven. We will miss you.”
Another card left at the scene by Denisty’s teacher reads: “The stars will shine that little bit brighter in the sky tonight.
“My heart is broken for all of your family and friends.
“Denisty, you were such a lovely, polite girl, the best big sister to Oscar.
“Oscar, what can I say? With your blonde hair and cheeky face, you had a smile that lit up the classroom.
“I will always remember that cheeky smile. RIP.”
Neighbours on the road reported hearing “screams” coming from the home after around five fire engines and a dozen ambulances arrived.
Others saw smoke “billowing out of the house” and smelled “burned rubber” as the property went up in flames.
One neighbour, who wanted to remain anonymous, said: “Flames and smoke were coming out of house. We were shocked.
“There was really thick smoke coming up the street. It filled the whole area. It looked foggy. It was overwhelming.
“You could hear screaming. I was scared to go up there to see because you don’t know what’s happening.
“It’s a massive thing that’s gone on. It’s scary.”
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