In a victim-impact statement, Antonia said their futures were stolen and justice cannot repair the loss, emphasizing the enduring memories of Bryonie and the children.

Ali attended the trial via video link from prison, showing emotional distress as the verdict was read; he now faces a life sentence with potential for a whole-life term after pre-sentencing reports.

The court described the case as distressing, highlighted the horrific impact on the victims’ family, and indicated sentencing would follow pre-sentence reports.

Ali appeared via video link at sentencing, facing consequences including amputations of two fingers on each hand and ongoing health issues from the fire.

Antonia described lasting grief and said they would honor memories through photos and videos, despite the irreparable harm.

The court heard the incident caused extensive trauma to first responders and neighbors, with video evidence and eyewitness accounts detailing the confrontation and the desperation of Antonia and Bryonie’s efforts to escape.

Antonia described the profound loss and lasting grief, saying their futures were stolen and justice cannot fully restore what was lost, while remembering Bryonie as the family’s glue and devoted mother.

A video interview with Antonia showed her desperate attempts to help as flames engulfed the house, with one child’s distress possibly captured but edited from footage.

Judge Mr Justice Hilliard called the case distressing, commended jurors and emergency responders, particularly PC Miles Milner for pulling Ali from the fire, and noted that sentencing would occur after pre-sentence reports.

Sharaz Ali was found guilty of murdering Bryonie Gawith and her three children in a house fire he set as part of a revenge attack against his former partner, Antonia Gawith.

Key moments during the attack saw Ali and Calum Sunderland drive to the house with petrol and a lighter; Sunderland kicked the door in, Ali poured petrol, and a desperate struggle unfolded as Antonia tried to intervene and escape.

Calum Sunderland, 26, was convicted of the manslaughter of Bryonie and the three children and cleared of murder and attempted murder charges.