Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler pleads not guilty to rape of 13-year-old girl

Kieran Hayler has pleaded not guilty to raping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl while he was married to Katie Price.

The 38-year-old 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 complainant is not related to Kieran or Katie.

According to The Sun, Kieran appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday, where he formally denied all four charges.

He was charged in October following an investigation by Sussex Police and has been granted bail.

His next court appearance is scheduled for April, with a provisional one-week trial set for October next year.

A spokesperson for Hayler previously stated that he “strongly denies the allegations in their entirety,” adding that he has cooperated fully with police throughout the investigation and believes the judicial process will clear his name.

Hayler, a former stripper and actor, married television personality Katie Price at a luxury resort in the Bahamas in 2013.

He was her third husband, following marriages to Peter Andre and Alex Reid.

The couple separated in 2018 amid allegations of infidelity and finalized their divorce in 2021.

Hayler later became engaged to Michelle Penticost, though they separated earlier this year.

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