MICHAEL BISHOP FROM CALNE FACES JAIL OVER SEX OFFENCES AGAINST 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL

In a case that has shocked the community of Calne, a 36-year-old local man named Michael Bishop is facing serious legal consequences after admitting to multiple sexual offences involving a teenage girl. The allegations and subsequent court proceedings have brought to light disturbing details about Bishop's interactions with the underage girl, raising concerns about the safety and well-being of minors in the area.

Michael Bishop, who resides on Low Lane in Calne, appeared at Swindon Crown Court to face charges related to his inappropriate conduct. The court was informed that Bishop had engaged in a sexual relationship with a girl who was only 15 years old at the time. The offences spanned over two separate weekends, approximately a month apart, during the late autumn months of the previous year. Specifically, the incidents occurred between Friday, October 25, and Monday, October 28, and again between Friday, November 22, and Monday, November 25.

During the court hearing on a recent Friday, Bishop pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual activity with a child. These charges included the sexual acts committed during the specified weekends, which involved the teenager. Additionally, Bishop admitted to two other sexual acts with the same girl on the same dates. The court also considered a charge related to causing the girl to watch sexual activity in November; however, Bishop denied this particular allegation. Prosecutors indicated that they would not pursue a trial on this charge, likely due to the evidence presented and the guilty pleas on the other counts.

Judge Douglas Field presided over the case and decided to adjourn proceedings until Friday, April 25. Until then, Bishop was released on conditional bail, meaning he must adhere to certain restrictions and conditions set by the court. The judge issued a stern warning to Bishop, stating, “I must warn you, the fact that I am granting you bail should not be taken as any indication of the outcome of your case.” This statement underscores the seriousness of the charges and the potential for a custodial sentence if Bishop is found guilty.

The case has garnered significant attention within the local community of Calne, highlighting ongoing concerns about safeguarding minors and the importance of vigilant law enforcement. As the legal process continues, the community awaits further developments, hoping for justice to be served in this troubling case.