Murder charge following woman’s death

A 73-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Bradley Stoke.

Emergency services were called to an address in Sherbourne Avenue at around 2pm on Friday (9 October) where a 71-year-old woman was sadly found deceased.

Gerald Bishop, of Sherbourne Avenue, was arrested at the scene and charged with her murder.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Monday 12 October).

We have maintained contact with the family of the victim who have been updated and will continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Our thoughts are with the family at this traumatic time and who have asked for people to respect their privacy.