BBC Bargain Hunt star all smiles as he's pictured arriving at court over assault and coercive behaviour charges

The antique expert is charged with seven alleged offences, ranging from assault to coercive behaviour.

Police were called to reports of a domestic incident at his home in the small village of Quarndon, Derbyshire, in June 2023.

Hanson has denied the charged and insists he "never behaved aggressively or unlawfully towards my family".

He had previously said his marriage to Rebecca Ludlam endured "difficult times" and that he would be "cooperating fully with the investigation and legal process".

The Bargain Hunt star also mentioned to Express.co.uk that it was "extremely sad that this has become a criminal matter".

Hanson donned a navy suit for his appearance at the court complete with white shirt and burgundy tie.

The unshaven auctioneer shot a smile to onlookers and cameras as he made his way inside the court.

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Derbyshire Police said in a statement prior to the court hearing [via Mirror]: "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."

By December, Hanson "was charged with seven alleged offences: Assault/ill treatment/neglect or abandonment of a child/young person to cause unnecessary suffering or injury" and "assault/ill-treat/neglect/abandon a child/young person to cause unnecessary suffering or injury."