Get the latest gossip

Conman posed as Bargain Hunt presenter to rob bank


In a bizarre incident, a thief attempted to rob a bank by posing as one of the presenters of Bargain Hunt, demanding £3,000 from the cashier before being foiled

Back in 2014, the man – who can't be named for legal reasons – walked into a UK branch of a popular bank claiming to be Charles Hanson, one of the stars of the hit BBC TV show Bargain Hunt, in his attempt to steal £3,000. Bargain Hunt's stars including Charles Hanson (Image: BBC) Read MoreRelated Articles You can still get tickets for Taylor Swift's last Eras Tour in London Police were called to a domestic incident in June at the £1.5million family home in Derbyshire that Charles had shared with his wife Rebecca Ludlam and their two children since 2014.

Get the Android app

Or read this on OK! Magazine

Read more on:

Photo of Bargain Hunt

Bargain Hunt

Related news:

News photo

Bargain Hunt star reveals the ordinary household items worth thousands she has found in homes after string of hidden gems on brand new show

News photo

Bargain Hunt star dramatically quit after suspension amid ‘bullying’ claims

News photo

The real reason why Bargain Hunt star Tim Wonnacott left the show after 12 years and where the TV presenter is now