Katie Jarvis "shouted 'black lives don't matter'" before "slapping" an 11 year old girl, an Essex court has heard.The 29-year-old appeared at Southend Magistrates' Court on Thursday, accused of assault, racially aggravated harassment, using threatening words or behaviour, assault by beating a woman and assault by beating an 11 year old girl.
She is said to have shouted: "I was on EastEnders, I'm a celebrity," during the alleged incident after starring as Kat Slater's cousin Hayley on the BBC soap.
Katie appeared at the court in a black coat only to confirm her name and age, indicating that she would plead not guilty. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
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