- Accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm between May 13 and 17, 2020
- 45-year-old appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court
- Judge Meachin sent the case to Derby Crown Court
Bargain Hunt auctioneer Charles Hanson today pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and coercive behaviour against his wife.
Mr Hanson was accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm between May 13 and 17, 2020, and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour between May 2015 and June 2023.
The 45-year-old appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for a short hearing in front of district judge Andrew Meachin.
The television personality, who has also appeared on Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip, stood with his hands clasped throughout the hearing and spoke only to confirm his date of birth and enter his not guilty pleas.
Judge Meachin said the charges were ‘wholly unsuitable’ for trial at the magistrates’ court and sent the case to Derby Crown Court on February 7.
Charles Hanson, 45, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for a short hearing in front of district judge Andrew Meachin
The television personality was as told he must not contact his wife Rebecca Hanson (right) or go to the family address in Quarndon except on one occasion to collect his personal belongings
Mr Hanson was accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm between May 13 and 17, 2020, and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour between May 2015 and June 2023
Mr Hanson, wearing a blue suit and red tie, was bailed to appear at the crown court on February 7.
He was told he must not contact his wife Rebecca Hanson or go to the family address in Quarndon except on one occasion to collect his personal belongings.
The auctioneer is accused of seven offences but said he ‘never behaved aggressively or unlawfully towards my family’ ahead of appearing in court.
In a previous statement, Derbyshire Police said: ‘The force was called to reports of a domestic incident at an address in Church Road, Quarndon in June (2023).
‘A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of assault and was released on police bail while enquiries continued.
‘On 14 December, Charles Hanson was charged with seven alleged offences: Assault occasioning Actual Bodily Harm x 2, Assault by beating x 2, Engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, Cause assault/ill treatment/neglect or abandonment of a child/young person to cause unnecessary suffering or injury, Assault/ill-treat/neglect/abandon a child/young person to cause unnecessary suffering or injury.’
Charles previously denied any wrongdoing, telling MailOnline: ‘I deny all the charges. I have never behaved aggressively or unlawfully towards my family.
‘We have been through some difficult times in our marriage and it is extremely sad that this has become a criminal matter. I will be cooperating fully with the investigation and legal process.’