Katie Price not mentally ready to appear in court over alleged attack

Katie Price said she is not in the right frame of mind to make court appearance over attack made on her. 

The 43-year-old star said another court appearance might affect her mental health adversely. 

Price was reportedly punched in the face during an unprovoked attack in the early hours of Monday morning. She was rushed to the hospital after suspecting she had a broken jaw.

Her friends say she fears having to testify in court might damage her mental health.

"This is a nightmare situation for Katie," a source told The Sun.

“She absolutely stands by her account of events of that night given to police, but upon reflection isn’t sure she’s mentally strong enough to go through yet another court appearance.

“She doesn’t want to be dragged through the mill, and her private life scrutinised by all and sundry. Katie doesn’t see any other way out.”

A police spokesman told the paper, “We have a duty of care to gather all evidence relating to this case and our inquiries continue.”