BBC Bargain Hunt star's dismay over 'sad act' as he speaks out after 'despicable' break-in

Charles Hanson is best known for starring on BBC Bargain Hunt (Image: PA)An auction house owned by Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson was broken into overnight leaving him fuming.

Information about what has been stolen is unknown, but police remain at the auctioneer's business this afternoon, DerbyshireLive reported.

Charles told the publication: "It's despicable and sad that my Etwall saleroom has been broken into but, thankfully, limited mess and disturbance has occurred.

Hansons' four-day Derby Antiques and Collectors Auction, which was due to start on April 18, will suffer a slight delay but will go on as normal.

Charles Hanson is also famed for his role on BBC's Antiques Roadtrip (Image: PA)"Any vendors affected by this upsetting incident will be properly compensated through our insurance policy.

A police statement on the incident said: "We were called to reports of a break-in at Hansons Auctioneers in Heage Lane, Etwall, at 2.10am today (April 18).