Katie Price returns to court for second day of evidence in Hayler trial
Katie Price returned to Lewes Crown Court to give evidence for a second day in the trial of her ex-husband, Kieran Hayler, who is accused of raping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. Hayler denies all charges. Price’s testimony matters because the jury has heard he believes the allegations were made up as part of a campaign against him.
Price said messages with the complainant left her thinking the girl was afraid and that Hayler had tried to kiss her and said he loved her. She told jurors she confronted him, but he repeatedly denied doing anything. The alleged offences are said to have taken place in West Sussex in 2016; the complainant contacted the NSPCC in 2021, which referred her to police.
- Katie Price gave evidence for a second day at her ex-husband’s trial.
- Kieran Hayler denies three rape charges and one sexual assault charge.
- The allegations concern a 13-year-old in West Sussex in 2016.
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Kieran Hayler is on trial facing charges of rape and sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl, with alleged offences in West Sussex in 2016. He denies all charges.
Katie Price, a television personality and Hayler's ex-wife, is testifying about messages from the alleged victim regarding his behaviour, and about her confrontation with him over her concerns, which he denied. Because the defence argues the allegations are fabricated, her evidence is significant to the jury's assessment of the case.
The victim did not report the alleged offences until 2021, contacting the NSPCC over five years later. Police then began investigating the matter.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Katie Price arrives at court to give evidence for second day at ex-husband Kieran Hayler’s rape trial”.