Katie Price breaks silence after Lee Andrews' second arrest
Lee Andrews held again in Dubai amid £120,000 debt dispute
- Lee Andrews arrested again in Dubai over £120,000 debt
- Katie Price avoids commenting directly on husband's arrest
- Price confirms puppy Dubaiii is safe and heading to UK
Katie Price has broken her silence following reports that her husband, Lee Andrews, was arrested again in Dubai over alleged unpaid debts, though she avoided addressing the detention directly. Instead, the former glamour model shared an update on the couple's recently bought pet dog, Dubaiii, reassuring fans about the puppy's welfare.
Andrews detained over alleged debts
The update came after reports emerged that Andrews was taken into custody at Lahbab Police Station in Dubai on Friday. According to reports, he is attempting to resolve debts totalling around £120,000, just weeks after being released from Dubai's Al Awir prison in a separate case. Reports claim Andrews' latest legal troubles stem from outstanding financial debts, including an alleged unpaid luxury rental car bill and legal fees. He has denied any wrongdoing and has previously insisted his earlier detention was linked to suspicions of espionage rather than fraud allegations.
Price shares update on puppy Dubai
In her first message since Andrews' second arrest, Price reposted a statement from journalist and friend Clemmie Moodie on Instagram, confirming that Dubaiii was safe. "Loads of you have been asking if Dubaiii is okay," the statement read. "Katie has told me Dubaiii is happy, healthy and with her best friend. He is coming to the UK in the next couple of days." The update suggests Price remains in the UK while arrangements are made to bring the Pomsky puppy over from the UAE.
Puppy purchase drew criticism
The couple bought Dubaiii in late June, describing the dog as their "baby" after signing paperwork at a Dubai pet store. The purchase raised concerns among animal welfare campaigners due to Price's well-documented history with pets, as well as reports that one of her cats was missing at the time.
Animal rights group PETA UK publicly condemned the purchase, renewing its long-standing offer to pay Price to stop acquiring animals. Under UK regulations, pets travelling from the United Arab Emirates must meet strict import requirements, including veterinary documentation, vaccinations, and transport as manifested air cargo before entering Great Britain.
