Katie Price’s former husband Kieran Hayler has denied allegations that he raped a woman on three separate occasions. The ex-stripper, 34, has been accused of sexually assaulting the woman during three incidents in 2016.Sussex Police have confirmed they are investigating the allegations and Hayler is cooperating.
Vehemently denying the claims, a spokesperson for the star told Metro.co.uk: ‘Kieran is very saddened by these false allegations, and is happy to fully assist the police and cooperate fully to ensure he is quickly vindicated.‘But he is keen not to get into a public dispute and would prefer to rectify this matter with the police as quickly and calmly as possible, and continue to focus on his own life and future.’ Sussex Police also told The Sun: ‘We are investigating a report that in 2016 a woman was raped by an adult male known to her at a location in West Sussex.‘No arrest has been made.
The woman is receiving support from specially trained officers.’ They are also said to have asked Hayler to voluntarily attend a police station to answer questions regarding the claims against him.
In her Instagram stories, Price, 43, also said she is speaking to police about the allegations. It’s said the unidentified woman at the centre of the allegations is known to both Price and Hayler, with the incidents allegedly taking place during the pair’s marriage.
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