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| AM is charged with common assault | AM is charged with common assault |
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| Liberal Democrat AM Mick Bates has been charged with common assault and public order offences following an incident in Cardiff in January. | Liberal Democrat AM Mick Bates has been charged with common assault and public order offences following an incident in Cardiff in January. |
| Mr Bates, the AM for Montgomeryshire, has also been suspended from the Welsh Liberal Democrats pending the outcome of the case. | Mr Bates, the AM for Montgomeryshire, has also been suspended from the Welsh Liberal Democrats pending the outcome of the case. |
| It is understood the allegations relate to an incident on 20 January. | It is understood the allegations relate to an incident on 20 January. |
| South Wales Police said a 62-year-old man had been summonsed to appear in court. |