Kieran Hayler rape trial: Katie Price to give evidence
The former glamour model is expected to testify at Lewes Crown Court as her ex-husband faces allegations from 2016.
Incident → evidence → outcomeKieran Hayler, 39, is facing trial at Lewes Crown Court charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The alleged offences are said to have occurred in West Sussex in 2016, involving a complainant who was 13 years old at the time.
Media personality Katie Price, Hayler’s ex-wife, is expected to give evidence during the trial. The complainant first contacted the NSPCC in 2021 regarding the allegations. The charity subsequently referred the case to the police, which led to the investigation.
Denial and Defence
Kieran Hayler denies all charges. The court has heard that Hayler claims the allegations form part of a campaign against him. He was married to Katie Price at the time the alleged offences took place. Their relationship ended in 2018, and they divorced in 2021.
The complainant is not related to either Hayler or Price's extended families. The trial at Lewes Crown Court is ongoing.
Questions this report answers
01What charges is Kieran Hayler facing?
Kieran Hayler is on trial at Lewes Crown Court facing three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. These charges relate to alleged offences that took place in West Sussex in 2016.
02Will Katie Price be involved in the trial?
Yes, Katie Price, Kieran Hayler's ex-wife, is expected to give evidence in the trial at Lewes Crown Court. Her testimony is anticipated as part of the proceedings.
03What is Kieran Hayler's defence?
Kieran Hayler denies the charges against him. His defence, as presented to the court, is that the allegations are part of a campaign against him.
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