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Kieran Hayler Trial Begins on Rape and Assault Charges

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Story summary
  • Kieran Hayler faces three rape counts and one sexual-assault count at Lewes Crown Court.
  • The alleged offences involved a 13-year-old and occurred between June and October 2016 at the couple’s West Sussex home.
  • The victim reported the abuse to police in December 2021 after contacting the NSPCC.
  • Hayler denies wrongdoing and claims Katie Price launched a post-divorce campaign against him.
  • Katie Price is expected to testify in the trial.