Katie Price will be called as a witness in trial of her ex-husband Kieran Hayler as he appears in court accused of raping 13-year-old girl in 2016

By MATT STRUDWICK, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:17, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 11:21, 21 May 2026 Katie Price will be called as a witness when her ex-husband goes on trial accused of raping a 13-year-old girl. Kieran Hayler, 39, appeared at Lewes Crown Court today to hear his trial will go ahead in October.  It was also heard that his ex-wife and former glamour model will give evidence.  Hayler is accused of raping a teenage girl at Katie's former home, dubbed Mucky Mansion, in 2016. Hayler was married and living with Katie, 47, at the property in Dial Post, West Sussex, when he is said to have attacked the girl, now aged 23. Hayler, wearing a blue suit, white shirt and grey tie, spoke only to confirm his name during the hearing. All the offences are alleged to have taken place at the family home in 2016. The alleged victim is not a member of Hayler or Price's extended families. Stripper and reality TV star Hayler met Katie in 2012 and proposed on Christmas Day. They married at a luxury Caribbean resort the following year. Kieran Hayler, 39, pictured arriving at Lewes Crown Court today where it was heard his trial will take place in October Katie Price, pictured in September 2024, will be called as a witness in the trial of her ex-husband  Katie paid £1.35million for the house in 2014. Hayler is charged with raping the girl on three different occasions and one count of sexual assault at the house. All the offences took place between June 1 and October 13, 2016 while the pair were still married. In a statement, police said: 'We can confirm Kieran Hayler, 38, of Northchapel, West Sussex has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl. 'The offences are alleged to have occurred at an address in West Sussex between June 1 and October 13, 2016. 'The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has received support from specially trained officers as our enquiries continue.' Mr Hayler was bailed until the trial on October 5. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.