Katie Price’s ex-husband Kieran Hayler ‘raped and sexually assaulted 13-year-old girl’ while married to star, court told
Katie Price’s ex-husband Kieran Hayler allegedly raped and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl while he was married to the star, a court has heard.
The 38-year-old personal trainer allegedly committed three rapes and one sexual assault between June and October 2016, in the midst of his marriage to the 47-year-old former glamor model.
The couple married in 2013 and had two children before splitting in 2018.
The alleged victim is neither Ms Price nor a member of Hayler’s family.
Hayler was cowering in the heavy snow when he arrived at Crawley Magistrates’ Court this morning wearing a thick black coat.
He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address. He did not need to enter a defense to the charges.
Prosecutor Benjamin Parkinson told the court: ‘In the summer of 2016 the complainant was spending time at her parents’ home.’
A representative for Hayler said: ‘Kieran Hayler strongly denies the allegations made against him in their entirety.
Katie Price’s ex-husband Kieran Hayler appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court accused of raping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl while he was married to the star
‘Mr Hayler has and will continue to co-operate fully with police throughout the investigation.
‘He is eagerly waiting for his name to be cleared by having faith in the judicial system to do this.’
Hayler was released on bail on the condition that he not contact the alleged victim.
He will appear at Lewes Crown Court for a plea hearing on December 17.
Sussex Police said last month: ‘We can confirm that Kieran Hayler, 38, of Northchapel in West Sussex, has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl.
‘The offenses are alleged to have been committed between 1 June and 13 October 2016 at an address in West Sussex.
‘Hayler has been released under investigation and will appear at Crawley Magistrates Court on November 19.
‘The girl, whose name cannot be given for legal reasons, received support from specially trained police officers while our investigations continued.’
The couple, whose photos were taken in 2015, got married in 2013 and separated in 2018 after having two children.
Hayler, who also works as an actor, stripper and reality star, first met Ms Price in 2012, before proposing on Christmas Day that year.
They were married in January 2013 at the Shoes Royal Bahamian luxury resort in the Bahamas.
This was followed by a wedding blessing ceremony at the Rookery Manor Hotel in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, in March of the same year.
The newlyweds then spent a magnificent honeymoon in the Maldives.
