Hospital order for man found to have unlawfully killed sister

Posted on 19 May 2026, at 12:49 in In Court

White Avon and Somerset Police crest — There will be a visible presence from officers in the Broadmead area throughout the day tomorrow (Saturday 10 January), with groups expected to gather at the Cenotaph from 10am.

A man who was found to have unlawfully killed his sister has been given an indefinite hospital order.

Michael Bull, aged 58, was deemed not fit to stand trial, so a hearing of facts was held in his absence at Bristol Crown Court last month.

At the hearing, the jury agreed that Michael was responsible for his sister, Susan’s, death.

Today (Tuesday 19 May), Bull was given an indefinite hospital order following another hearing at Bristol Crown Court.

On Friday 6 October 2023, Michael had called 999 and requested an ambulance for his sister, Susan Bull, who was not breathing.

Paramedics arrived a short time later to Michael and Susan’s property in Temple Street, Bedminster, and Susan was sadly pronounced dead.

A forensic post-mortem was carried out and the cause of death could not be established, however the coroner confirmed it was not of natural causes.

Senior Investigating Officer, Det Insp Neil Meade, said: “Today concludes an incredibly complex investigation which saw officers in our Major Crime Investigation Team face several challenges over the past few years.

“Susan’s loved ones remain in our thoughts and they have shown incredible strength throughout. Today closes the chapter of our investigation, but not the suffering they continue to endure since Susan’s death.”