Katie Price’s former spouse, Kieran Hayler, is facing accusations of three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl. The alleged incidents are said to have occurred between June and October 2016, during Hayler’s marriage to Price. The victim is not related to either Hayler or Price.
Authorities in Sussex have charged Kieran Hayler, aged 38, from Northchapel in West Sussex, with the mentioned offenses. The incidents are reported to have taken place at a residence in West Sussex over a period from June 1 to October 13, 2016. Hayler is currently under investigation and is scheduled to appear in court on November 19. The victim, whose identity is protected by law, is receiving support from trained personnel as the investigation progresses.
While Hayler has yet to publicly comment, his legal representative has refuted the accusations on his behalf, asserting his complete denial of the charges. The representative stated that Hayler has been cooperating with the authorities and is optimistic about clearing his name through the legal process.
Hayler’s most recent public appearance was at the Tulleys Farm Shocktober event earlier this month.
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Victims of sexual assault can seek assistance and information through www.rapecrisis.org.uk or by calling the national helpline at 0808 802 9999.