Kieran Hayler is facing trial at Lewes Crown Court over allegations involving a girl who was 13 at the time of the alleged offences. He denies all the charges.
Charges before the court
Hayler faces three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to alleged incidents said to have taken place between June and October 2016. The trial is ongoing, and no verdict has been reached.
The complainant contacted the NSPCC in 2021. The organisation then referred her to the authorities, leading to a police investigation.
Defence position
Hayler’s defence has suggested that the allegations are connected to a campaign by his former wife, Katie Price, following the breakdown of their marriage.
The case remains before the court. Hayler denies all allegations, and the proceedings will determine the outcome of the charges.