The trial of Bargain Hunt and Flog It! auctioneer Charles Hanson is continuing today at Derby Crown Court where his wife Rebecca Hanson has taken the stand to testify against her TV star husband.

TV presenter accused of controlling behaviour and assault by beating during decade-long cycle of abuse, which he denies

Antiques expert Charles Hanson, known for TV shows including Flog It! and Bargain Hunt, violently attacked and restrained his wife over a 10-year period, in some cases leaving her with physical marks, a court has heard.

The trial of Bargain Hunt and Flog It! star Charles Hanson is continuing today, Tuesday, February 11, with the jury expected to hear evidence from Mr Hanson's estranged wife Rebecca Hanson. The prosecution claims the 46-year-old TV auctioneer carried out a decade of violence against her from two years into their marriage.

Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson put wife in headlock, threw phone at her, court hears - The TV auctioneer is accused of grabbing his wife so hard he left bruises

The court heard of a number of alleged attacks including the claim Hanson put his wife in a headlock, and that he threw a phone at her

Charles Hanson, an auctioneer who appeared on Bargain Hunt and Flog It!, assaulted his wife Rebecca every six months for a decade, jurors at Derby crown court were told

A TV auctioneer who stars in Bargain Hunt carried out a decade of violence against his wife, a court heard. Charles Hanson, 46, put Rebecca Hanson in a headlock, threw a phone at her, pushed and prodded her from around two years into their marriage, it was heard in court.

Bargain Hunt star used violence against wife over 10-year period, court told - Charles Hanson is on trial at Derby Crown Court over charges relating to alleged violence against his wife.