Here’s my thoughts behind it all
I absolutely believe she was a drunken mess at the NTAs and her shouting out and telling everyone she had split from Carl is true to form. Hasn’t she done this time and time with many previous partners? I think she will tell anybody anything to keep their attention and maybe get to go home with them for the night.
I believe there may have been a ding dong between her and Carl with both parties being physical, especially if alcohol was a factor. I don’t think she called the police because she was scared, but rather saw it as publicity opportunity (with a little added make-up to create extra bruising). The ‘rushed to hospital, serious eye injury, broken eye socket’ all embellished versions to create a better story. Following that we had ‘the ring of steel’ for her safety and security and then ‘the stolen ring’.
I think they were both drunk, both were abusive and had an altercation, I wouldn’t be surprised if this wasn’t out of the ordinary for them. As we know, KP is unable to be alone and needs to have an object of attention no matter the cost. I’d say she’s with Carl but they are just letting this play out, I think she was up for anybody taking her home from the NTAs but has to deny her behaviour now to save face with Carl!