'He's absolutely gorgeous!' Ray Hadley announces the birth of his grandchild - as he praises son Dan for 'making leaps and bounds' after his drug charge was dismissed on mental health grounds By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:23 BST, 16 May 2019 | Updated: 02:57 BST, 16 May 2019 Viewcomments Ray Hadley has become a grandfather for the second time. The 64-year-old announced on Thursday's 4BC breakfast radio, that his son Daniel and his partner Cass, welcomed baby boy Noah William at 5.46pm on Wednesday. It comes after former policeman Daniel, 29, had a drug charge for cocaine possession dismissed on mental health grounds last December. 'He's absolutely gorgeous': Radio host Ray Hadley, 64, announced the birth of grandson Noah William on Thursday's 4BC breakfast show 'As you can imagine, from a smitten granddad, he's absolutely gorgeous,' Ray, who already is a grandfather to Ava Marie Clark, one, told listeners on Thursday. 'Noah will bring much joy to our lives, he has already,' the broadcaster added. Ray revealed that the birth was 'long and difficult' with Cass requiring an emergency C-section, but both baby and mother are healthy and doing well. The media personality went on to praise Daniel for turning his life around following drug charges, that were later dismissed. First-time parents: Noah is the first child for Ray Hadley's son Daniel, 29, and his partner Cass Janes Bundle of joy: 'Noah will bring much joy to our lives, he has already,' Ray told his loyal listeners 'It has been a difficult time for my family, but my family is very strong and my son is very strong,' Ray said. 'I'm very proud of the leaps and bounds he's made over the past 12 months when his life was in crisis,' he added. 'It's no longer in crisis. It's just much joy.' Daniel - who quit the force last year - met Cass when she was a bartender at The Great Australian Brewery in Sydney's Rouse Hill. In August last year, Daniel was arrested and charged with cocaine possession while off-duty at the same pub. He resigned as a senior constable in September, before his case was dismissed on mental health grounds. Personal turmoil: Ray also praised his ex-cop son for 'making leaps and bounds' in the past 12 months, after having faced drug charges that were later dismissed Daniel told Parramatta Local Court he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. The court heard Daniel was being treated for his mental health issues even before he was arrested in the hotel carpark. The magistrate accepted he was suffering from several work-related psychological problems and was undergoing treatment. The charge for possession of cocaine was dismissed under Section 32 of the Mental Health (Forensic Procedures) Act. Daniel separated from his wife Tahnee Anderson in early 2018, with Cass reportedly moving into his home a few months later. Charges: In August last year, Daniel was arrested and charged with cocaine possession while off-duty at The Great Australian Brewery in Sydney's Rouse Hill, the same pub he first met Cass Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility