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Gerald Bishop charged with murdering wife Annette Bishop

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 4:21 PM UTC · How we work

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Gerald Bishop Charged

Gerald Bishop, 73, was charged with murdering his wife Annette Bishop, 71, in Bradley Stoke.
Annette Bishop was found seriously injured at a Sherbourne Avenue property around 14:00 BST on 9 October 2026.
He will appear for a pre-trial hearing on 20 November.
His trial is set for 5 April 2027 at Bristol Crown Court.
Annette’s children thanked police, expressed shock, and requested privacy while grieving.

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Police Confirm No Risk

Supt Karen Corrigan said the killing shocked the Bradley Stoke community.
Corrigan added the incident posed no ongoing public risk.
Police confirmed Gerald Bishop lives on Sherbourne Avenue, the same street where the fatal incident occurred.
After his arrest, Bishop was remanded in custody pending the pre-trial hearing on 20 November.

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Gerald Bishop Charged

Gerald Bishop, 73, was charged with murdering his wife Annette Bishop, 71, in Bradley Stoke.
Annette Bishop was found seriously injured at a Sherbourne Avenue property around 14:00 BST on 9 October 2026.
He will appear for a pre-trial hearing on 20 November.
His trial is set for 5 April 2027 at Bristol Crown Court.
Annette’s children thanked police, expressed shock, and requested privacy while grieving.

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