DETECTIVES have arrested two more men as they investigate a Bradford house fire where a mum and three children died.

Overnight a number of warrants were executed in the Keighley area in relation to the murder investigation on Westbury Road on Wednesday, August 21.  

Bryonie Gawith, aged 29, was pronounced dead at the scene, while her three children – Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle died in hospital. 

Two men, aged 36 and 45, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody at this time.

Scenes remain in place for searches at a number of addresses on Carlby Grove, Carlton Street, Malsis Road and Minnie Street.  

A 39-year-old man who was arrested at the scene on Wednesday on suspicion of murder remains in hospital in a critical condition.  

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson of the Homicide and Major Enquiry team said:  “Extensive enquiries remain ongoing today in what is very much a live and active investigation.  

“Specialist officers are continuing to support the family. They are understandably devastated at their loss, and we would ask that their privacy is respected.  

“We are continuing to appeal for any information in relation to the fire, and keen to speak to anyone who might have any information to come forward.”  

Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat facility at westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat, quoting log number 107 of August 21.      

Information can also be given anonymously via the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.