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flag Sharaz Ali, 40, stands trial for setting a fire that killed four, prosecutors say he targeted his former partner’s family out of jealousy and anger.

flag Sharaz Ali, 40, is on trial for murder and attempted murder in connection with a fatal house fire in Bradford on August 21, 2024, that killed Bryonie Gawith, 29, and her three young children. flag Prosecutors say Ali, driven by jealousy, anger, and substance use, poured petrol inside the home, set it ablaze, and remained inside, intending to harm his former partner’s sister, Antonia, and her family. flag Though Ali claimed he only meant to die by suicide, prosecutors argue he knowingly endangered others, citing threatening messages and evidence of premeditation. flag Co-defendant Calum Sunderland, 26, is charged with aiding the attack after allegedly kicking down the door with petrol and a lighter, though he claimed he believed he was only torching a car. flag A third suspect died in prison before trial. flag The trial continues as jurors consider the evidence.

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