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

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.
Charles Hanson asked cops ‘Am I dreaming?’ as he was arrested over claims he attacked his wife, a court heard

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.”

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.

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Portrait of a couple standing by a wooden fence.
Hanson was arrested in 2023 on suspicion of assaulting wife Rebecca (pictured)
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