Man charged in connection with death of woman in North Staffordshire nearly two years ago

Clare Bell, 42, was found dead at an address in Audley in August 2020

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 1st Mar 2022

A man has appeared in court charged with manslaughter following the death of a woman.

Clare Bell, 42, was sadly found deceased at an address in Church Street, Audley, on 9 August 2020.

Mark Lee Clowes, 51, of Church Street, Audley, has been charged with manslaughter.

He appeared before magistrates at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre this morning (Tuesday 1 March).

Clowes is due to appear at Stafford Crown Court on 4 April.

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