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Katie Price 'angry' at ex Kieran Hayler's rape claim, court told
Overview
During the trial of Kieran Hayler at Lewes Crown Court, the mother of a teenage girl allegedly raped by Hayler in 2016 testified that Katie Price appeared "angry" and unconcerned for the victim when told of the allegations. Hayler denies three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against the then 13-year-old.
Key points
- Kieran Hayler is on trial at Lewes Crown Court denying three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl in 2016.
- The complainant's mother testified that when she informed Katie Price of the allegations, Price seemed angry and vengeful towards Hayler rather than upset for the victim.
- The mother noticed behavioural changes in her daughter, including becoming withdrawn and showering multiple times a day because she felt "dirty".
- The complainant contacted the NSPCC in 2021, leading to a police investigation.
- Hayler has suggested the allegations formed part of a campaign launched by his ex-wife after their marriage ended.