Stafford man charged with bigamy

A man has appeared in court charged with bigamy.

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Robert Yates, 42, of Sidney Avenue, Stafford, is alleged to have gone through a marriage ceremony with Lisa Marie Painter on October 27, 2012, whilst already married.

He is also accused of knowingly making a false declaration for a marriage licence.

He will appear at Stafford Crown Court on June 9 and had unconditional bail.