Testimony from celebrity witness
Katie Price appeared in court as a witness and told the judge and jurors she did not hold 'any venom' against her former husband, Kieran Hayler. Her remarks were made during proceedings in which Hayler faces allegations of sexual offences involving a girl who was 13 at the time.
Accused denies the charges
Hayler has denied the charges against him. Prosecutors allege the offences occurred while he and Price were married; both parties have acknowledged the marriage but maintain differing accounts of the events under scrutiny.
Proceedings continue
The trial is ongoing and the court is hearing evidence from witnesses called by both the prosecution and the defence. No verdict has been reached and the allegations remain unproven in law while the case proceeds.
Context and caution
Media coverage has focused on testimony from high-profile figures connected to the defendant, but legal standards require the jury to consider all evidence presented in court before reaching a decision. The accused remains entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by the required standard of proof.