School pays tribute to children killed in fire

Bryonie Gawith, 29, pictured with her three children Denisty, nine, Oscar, eight, and Aubree, 22 months

The school attended by two children who died in a house fire in Bradford said the pair were "lovely pupils who embraced school life".

Mother Bryonie Gawith, 29, and her three children Denisty, nine, Oscar, eight, and Aubree Birtle, 22 months, were all killed in the blaze on Westbury Road in the early hours of 21 August.

A 39-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in hospital with critical injuries.

The headteacher of Denisty and Oscar's school, Home Farm Primary, said the devastating news was "difficult to comprehend".

Joanne Poole also said: “We are a family at Home Farm and our hearts are broken by the tragic passing of Denisty, Oscar, Aubree and mum, Bryonie.

"Denisty and Oscar were lovely pupils who embraced school life.

"They were happy children, full of character and had bright futures ahead of them that we tragically will not get to see."

Piles of tributes have been left near the scene of the fire

She described Ms Gawith as always being "cheerful and positive" and said the school had been looking forward to baby Aubree joining them in the future.

Ms Poole said: "They will be very sadly missed and remembered with great fondness.

"Our thoughts are with the relatives and friends of Denisty, Oscar, Aubree and Bryonie.

"We will be doing all that we can to support our children, staff and families during this traumatic time."

West Yorkshire Police said the incident on Wednesday was believed to be "domestic-related" and later confirmed the arrested man was the ex-partner of a woman who was visiting the family.

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