Police are pouring over Katie Price’s phone to see if she breached a restraining order – as she avoided appearing in court today over a £7,350 fine, with her family and friends fearing her future ‘looks bleak’.
The reality TV star and ex-glamour model, 43, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of breaching her restraining order after she allegedly branded her ex-husband Kieran Hayler’s fiancée Michelle Penticost a ‘gutter sl*g’ in ‘abusive messages’.
Although she was freed after an extended 12-hour interrogation period, her phone was confiscated by officers, who are now looking into the evidence.
Price received a five year restraining order prohibiting her from speaking to Ms Penticost either directly or indirectly. She was accused of throwing a “tirade” at Penticost and could be facing up to five consecutive years imprisonment.
She also avoided having to appear in court this morning after a £7,300 fine she owed was paid. Price had been listed to appear at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Monday over non-payment of a £7,358 fine dating back to January 2019.
On Monday, however, court personnel confirmed that Price had paid the fine of three years and was not expected to appear in court.
The reality star posted a defiant message on Instagram yesterday, saying she ‘still has her sparkle and drive’ after she was released on bail from Worthing police station.
Price shared her excitement in an Instagram post.
A source close to her family told The Sun shared their fears about the reality star’s future and said that they wanted her to go back into rehab: ‘Katie’s been having a tough time recently and her behaviour in the past couple of weeks has become slightly erratic.
‘She has been lashing out on social media and even had a pop at Peter Andre’s wife Emily MacDonagh and claimed she’d stopped her daughter from visiting her in rehab.
‘Her family wanted her to go back into the Priory for a while to get past her demons as she’s done so well previously when she had been there.
‘However this isn’t something Katie wanted to do.
‘They know how lucky she was that she didn’t go to prison. Her family is in shock. They do their best to support and protect Katie. But this time if the accusations are correct, she really hasn’t helped herself and the situation is looking bleak.’
Ex-glamour model Katie Price has been pictured today being driven around by fiancé Carl Woods after her arrest on Friday
Price shared her excitement in an Instagram post: “I still have my spark and drive. Looking forward to the week’s big announcement.
Price (pictured on Sunsday) was arrested on Friday after allegedly breaching a restraining order by texting her ex-husband’s fiancée
On Saturday, Price was freed from Worthing’s police station. Investigations into the alleged breach of trust are continuing. Picture: Price was seen in a car at an petrol station on Sunday
Katie Price is being driven around Sussex by Carl Woods for the first-time since her arrest for violating a restraint order
The 43-year-old was arrested on suspicion of breaching her restraining order after she allegedly branded her ex-husband Kieran Hayler’s fiancée Michelle Penticost (pictured together) a ‘gutter sl*g’ in ‘abusive messages’, MailOnline revealed yesterday
According to mocked-up photos, messages called her infidelities.
Sussex Police reported that a woman aged in her 40s was detained at Partridge Green property, West Sussex around 12:15 on Friday night. The investigation is ongoing.
Spokesman for the company said that a report was made Friday at 5.45pm regarding an alleged violation of a restraining or.
Later on Saturday, Katie Price was seen being driven out of Worthing Police station by her fiancé Carl Woods and has been pictured being driven around again today.
She was seen on the back seat of a Mercedes, with her hand on the headrest, as her fiancé drove the vehicle.
Price who lives in the ‘Mucky Mansion,’ is forbidden from communicating with Michelle Penticost, Mr Hayler’s girlfriend, either directly or in indirect ways. The order, which was issued in 2019 following a verbal abuse incident in her primary school playground, has a term of five years.
Price admitted in 2019 to verbally abusing Ms Penticost and her friend Andrea Quigley after young children and a teacher witnessed her hurling a ‘tirade of abuse’ including shouting ‘f****** c***’ multiple times at both women.
The maximum punishment for violating a protective order according to the Sentencing Council is five years imprisonment
Miss Penticost is understood to have contacted Sussex Police on Friday to complain that Price had sent Mr Hayler ‘abusive’ messages aimed at her.
Sources claimed the messages branded Miss Penticost a ‘gutter sl*g’ and a ‘c***ing we piece of s***’, according to The Sun.
They also added that the words had been “absolutely vile.”
Mr Hayler and his fiancée were understood to have been interviewed by police in their home before Price was taken into custody. Under investigation, she has been released.
According to reports, Miss Penticost (39) was left “devastated” and “threatened” by the messages.
Pictured as Katie Price leaves the station with her hand on the Mercedes’ headrest.
Katie Price (pictured in December) was arrested after she allegedly branded Kieran Hayler’s fiancée a ‘gutter sl*g’
Katie Price was seen leaving Worthing Police Station on Saturday. She was being driven from the site by Carl Woods.
Sussex Police reported that the arrest was made by a 40-year-old woman. Pictured: Katie Price being driven from Worthing Police station
Price lives in Partridge Green’s ‘Mucky Mansion.’ Mr Hayler has banned Price from speaking to Michelle Penticost, his girlfriend (pictured here with Mr Hayler). This is in accordance with a five year restraining or, which was issued after Price was found guilty of verbal abuse.
The Sun spoke to Mr Hayler’s spokesperson. She said: “We can confirm an incident that took place Friday, after which Michelle became distressed from a tirade de threatening and abusive insults.”
Price (43-year-old ex-glamour model) has charged her 34 year old husband with sexual assault of a woman.
A former stripper, Mr Hayler angrily denies the “false” allegations against him and promises to work with police.
According to the force spokesperson, police responded at 5.45pm (Friday 21 January) to a report that a suspect had violated their restraining ordeal.
Sussex Police (station photo) stated that around 12.15 am, a woman aged in her 40s had been arrested on a West Sussex property.
“Officers have arrested a 40-year-old woman and released her under investigation. While inquiries continue,
MailOnline reached out to Mr Hayler and Price representatives for comments.
Miss Penticost is Mr Hayler’s fiancée. She shared acryptic messages on Instagram. Miss Penticost also posted the hashtag “restrainingorder”
Price claims that she went to police before the divorce — but suggests that the alleged victim has now come forward herself.
According to Sussex Police, Mr Hayler was not arrested. They described the victim as a “girl” and said that she was 16 years old at the time.
They confirmed they were made aware of sexual assault allegations and are currently investigating.
Price’s ex Kieranhayler is pictured in the first time since he was accused of assaulting a female on three separate occasions in 2016.
Pictured: Katie Price seen departing Worthing Police Station today
Price’s ex husband Mr Hayler will be questioned by police about historic allegations of sexual assault against another woman they shared a relationship with
“No arrests have been made currently. A team of specially-trained officers is supporting the girl.
The Mirror was previously informed by Mr Hayler’s spokesperson that he is devastated by the untrue accusations and requested that he meet with the investigating officer to clear his name.
He stated, “He is sure that these accusations are false and have been fabricate by a third person in an act de revenge.”
“He will work to get his name cleared and for the people responsible to be held accountable.”
According to a source, Mr Hayler told The Sun that police have spoken to Kieran about an allegation dating back to 2016, that was believed to be made by Katie. They were friends with someone while married.
‘Kieran is co-operating and insists he has done nothing wrong — but he’s happy to speak to the cops about it.
He just wanted to leave his marriage with Katie.