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Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson ‘asked cops “am I dreaming?”‘ during arrest for ‘attacking wife’

Derby crown court also heard claims he got ­Rebecca in a headlock when she was pregnant
Charles Hanson, auctioneer, outside Derby Crown Court.

BARGAIN Hunt star Charles Hanson asked cops “Am I dreaming?” as he was arrested over claims he attacked his wife, a court heard.

Jurors were shown police bodycam footage of the arrest in 2023 on suspicion of assaulting wife Rebecca.

Charles Hanson, auctioneer, outside Derby Crown Court.
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Charles Hanson asked cops 'Am I dreaming?' as he was arrested over claims he attacked his wife, a court heardCredit: PA

Hanson was seen at his home asking if he was dreaming, before insisting: “I am a good guy.”

The TV auctioneer, 46, is also seen having to support himself against a wall while taking a series of deep breaths.

When told the allegations, Hanson said: “It’s completely bonkers.

"Am I dreaming? I’m just so sad.”

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The star was allowed inside to get an overnight bag and asked: “I am staying the night, aren’t I?”

He was then seen leaving the couple’s £1.5million Derby­shire home.

He denies assaulting his wife — who he says is a fantasist — once every six months for a decade from 2012.

Derby crown court has heard claims he got ­Rebecca, 42, in a headlock when she was pregnant.

He said he was giving her a “loving hug”.

Hanson also denies controlling behaviour. Trial continues.

Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson’s auction house is broken into as he fumes over ‘despicable and sad’ act
Portrait of a couple standing by a wooden fence.
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Hanson was arrested in 2023 on suspicion of assaulting wife Rebecca (pictured)Credit: Derbyshire Telegraph/BPM
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