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 Police, said: “Shortly after 2am this morning, officers were called to a report of a house fire on Westbury Road in Bradford.  

“On officer’s 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 21st of August." “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.”