A man accused of murdering a mother and her three children in a house fire in West Yorkshire has died in prison, the Prison Service has confirmed.

Mohammed Shabir, 45, died at HMP Leeds on Wednesday, a spokesperson said.

Mr Shabir, of Keighley, was on remand after being charged with the murders of Bryonie Gawith, 29, Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and Aubree Birtle, 22 months.

The family died after a fire at their house in Westbury Road, Bradford , in the early hours of 21 August 2024.

Image: The house in Westbury Road, Bradford, where the fire took place. Pic: PA

Shabir was awaiting trial at Bradford Crown Court on 17 November alongside Sharaz Ali, 40, of no fixed address, and Calum Sunderland, 26, of Keighley, who are accused of the same offences.

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