Katie Price in 'grave danger of going to prison' as she faces trial after denying breach of restraining order

27.04.2022 - 14:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Katie Price is set to face trial after she denied being in breach of a restraining order against her ex-husband’s fiancee over a message in which she accused the pair of having an affair.

The former glamour model, 43, is said to have sent Kieran Hayler a message on January 21 this year in which she branded his new partner, Michelle Penticost, a "c***ing whore" and a "gutter s**g".

Price was banned from contacting Penticost directly or indirectly on June 3 2019, under the terms of a five-year restraining order. was She was also fined hundreds of pounds for hurling a foul-mouthed "tirade of abuse" at her during a row in a school playground.

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Appearing at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (April 27), Price, wearing white trainers, a green tracksuit and a black gilet, was accused of contacting Penticost indirectly in breach of the restraining order. She was supported by her fiance Carl Woods, 33, who sat in the public gallery.

The court heard that her message to Hayler may have been triggered by an Instagram post by Penticost, which she denies was aimed at Price. Her message read: "Tell your c***ing whore, piece of shit, girlfriend not to start on me. She has a restraining order so shouldn’t try antagonise me as she is in breach and I’m sure she doesn’t want people knowing that she was having an affair with you behind my back. That gutter s**g."

Mum-of-five Price stood in the dock to confirm her name, address and date of birth, before pleading not guilty to the single charge, which can be tried in either the magistrates' court or the Crown Court. Joe Harrington, defending, said: "The issues relate to her mental