Katie Price recently expressed her astonishment over the charges brought against Kieran Hayler, who is accused of three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl. The alleged incidents took place between June and October 2016 while Hayler was still married to Price. The victim is not related to either Hayler or Price.
Hayler is set to appear at Crawley Magistrates Court on November 19. Prior to the charges being revealed, Price mentioned the situation during her performance in Swansea on her national theater tour.
Sussex Police confirmed Hayler’s charges, stating that the alleged offenses occurred in West Sussex and that the girl, for legal reasons, has received support from trained officers. Hayler’s legal representative has denied the accusations on his behalf, emphasizing his full cooperation with the investigation and his belief in being cleared of the allegations through the legal system.
Price’s representatives have been approached for comment by The Mirror regarding this matter. If you have been affected by this story and are under 18, you can contact Childline or the NSPCC Helpline for assistance. For victims of sexual assault seeking help, resources are available through organizations like Rape Crisis.
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