Overview
- A Doncaster Crown Court jury found Ali guilty of murdering Bryonie Gawith and her three children and of attempting to murder his ex-partner, Antonia Gawith.
- Calum Sunderland was acquitted of murder and attempted murder but convicted of four counts of manslaughter for helping force entry to the house.
- Prosecutors presented CCTV and doorbell footage of the pair buying petrol and arriving at the property, with Ali urging Sunderland to kick in the door.
- Evidence included messages showing Ali’s rage before he poured petrol inside the home, with Antonia testifying he doused her as she tried to flee and raise the alarm.
- Both men were remanded to await sentencing, with the judge praising first responders’ bravery and noting he must consider whether Ali should receive a whole-life term.