KATIE Price will need therapy after a suspected assault left her bruised and "traumatised", it has been reported.

The former glamour model, who was born in Brighton, sustained a facial injury during the incident in Little Canfield, Essex, on August 23.

Now, after revealing the suspected attack left her bruised, her friend Danielle Lloyd claimed the mother five will need therapy to get over the alleged attack.

Danielle, 37, told Closer magazine: "It was totally heartbreaking to hear about Katie's ordeal. I texted her as soon as I heard, but I don't think she has her phone.

"It really struck me, because I love Katie, if it's true that she was assaulted I expect she'll be totally traumatised and would need therapy."

The Argus: Katie Price had quit social media after the alleged assault Katie Price had quit social media after the alleged assault (Image: Newsquest)

Katie has since been subjected to cruel comments underneath her most recent Instagram post, with some suggesting the incident was a publicity stunt.

It comes after it was reported that the case against the former glamour model's alleged attacker could be dropped as she "cannot face" going to trial.

The case could be dropped as the 43-year-old believes she is “too mentally fragile” to be questioned over the alleged attack.

A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and held in custody before being released on bail following the altercation.

A friend of Katie told The Sun: "This is a nightmare situation for Katie.

“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."

Katie claimed that she had been watching TV when the alleged attack happened – and insisted it was “unprovoked”, OK! Magazine reports.

She also claimed that she had run to Harvey’s nearby house after being allegedly attacked.

The former glamour model said she had damaged her feet as a result, as she is still recovering after breaking them both in an accident in Turkey while on holiday last summer.

It has also been claimed that her ring, said to be worth £50,000, was also taken during the alleged attack.

Katie showed off her engagement ring as fiance Carl Woods revealed they want to try for two babies together on Good Morning Britain in May.

It was the first television interview the couple took part in since announcing their marriage plans.