Lauren Goodger seen on family day out with ex Charles Drury and daughter after his assault charge

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Lauren Goodger made her first public outing with her ex Charles Drury since he was charged with assaulting her on the day of their baby daughter Lorena's funeral last August.The former TOWIE icon, 37, and Charles, 26, share their two-year-old daughter Larose, and were pictured on a family day out together at Lakeside shopping centre in Essex on Monday.The former couple, who dated for two years before splitting in January 2022, spent time together as a family as they took their toddler shopping and for a meal at TGI Fridays.

Lauren pushed the pram which was filled shopping bags while Charles held Larose's hands as he walked with the adorable toddler.

Lauren kept a low profile on the outing, wearing casual leggings and a hoodie while Charles opted for shorts paired with a black cap and puffer jacket.The pair seemed amicable as they were pictured chatting as they walked along together.

It marked the first time Charles has been seen out in public with Lauren since he denied assaulting her. Charles is charged of inflicting actual bodily harm on the television personality on August 4 2022, Snaresbrook Crown Court heard.The 26-year-old is also charged with engaging in “controlling or coercive behaviour” against Lauren between August 1 2020 and August 5 2022.The second charge stated that he “assaulted Lauren Goodger thereby occasioning her actual bodily harm” on August 4 2022.This was the day of their baby daughter Lorena's funeral.