Katie Price recently expressed her astonishment over the legal charges brought against her ex-husband, Kieran Hayler, involving three counts of rape and one of sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl in 2016. Despite vehemently denying the accusations, Hayler, a personal trainer, is facing allegations that the offenses occurred during his marriage to Price, with the victim not being connected to their families.
Hayler is set to appear in Crawley Magistrates Court on November 19 regarding the charges. The situation came to light during Price’s performance in Swansea, where she mentioned her shock but remained committed to her professional obligations.
Sussex Police issued a statement confirming the charges against Hayler and mentioned that the alleged victim has received support from authorities. While Hayler has refrained from commenting directly, his legal representative has strongly refuted the allegations, emphasizing his cooperation with the ongoing investigation and his confidence in the justice system to clear his name.
As the legal proceedings unfold, Price’s representatives have been contacted for any further comments on the matter. For those affected by similar situations, support resources such as Childline and the NSPCC Helpline are available for assistance and guidance. Victims of sexual assault can also seek help through organizations like Rape Crisis for support and information. For more updates, readers can follow Mirror Celebs on various social media platforms.