Ex EastEnders actress Katie Jarvis admits racially aggravated harassment and assault

Ex-EastEnders actress Katie Jarvis has pleaded guilty to racially aggravated harassment and assault.

Jarvis, who played Hayley Slater but left the BBC soap in 2019, had previously denied the two offences, which took place in Southend-on-Sea. The racially aggravated harassment was against Michelle Antonio and others, while the common assault was of Toby Groom.

Now, the 30-year-old has admitted to the charges, pleading guilty at Basildon Crown Court on Tuesday, which was due to be the first day of her trial. She was bailed and is due to appear in court on Wednesday for sentencing.

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The actress had also been charged with two counts of assault by beating, which she denies. No evidence in relation to these charges were put before the court, and Jarvis is due to be sentenced for just the two charges she pleaded guilty to.

In 2019, she was reported to be working as a security guard for retailer B&M in Romford in east London. She said at the time: "Over the years I've had so many different jobs in between, not just a security guard.

"When I was 17 and I got found for (award-winning 2009 film) Fish Tank I was doing the doughnuts with my uncle at the time at festivals, and things like that. I've been a waitress, I've worked in a credit card company, I've done admin, I've done all types of things."