Valencia striker Rafa Mir has been detained by police on suspicion of sexual assault. The 27-year-old did not show up for Valencia training this morning (Tuesday). But was taken away by police overnight.
A source close to the investigation says Mir. And another man are being held on suspicion of sexually assaulting two women, aged 21 and 25, at his home.
“We can confirm that the player has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault,” a police spokesman confirmed.
“No one else is in custody at the moment, but that may change. สมัคร ufabet The man in custody remains in police custody.”
Spanish law gives police 72 hours to detain a suspect before releasing him or sending him to a magistrate who will then make a preliminary decision on whether to grant him bail or continue his detention for further investigation.
News radio Cadena Ser and other media said police arrested the 27-year-old Spaniard on Monday night after two women reported the footballer and another man for sexual assault.
The events allegedly took place at the home of the striker, according to the reports.
“The club is aware of this arrest and, in the absence of details about it, for the moment can only state that it will collaborate in everything that justice may require,” the Spanish first division side said in a statement.
Mir joined Valencia in July on loan from fellow Spanish club Sevilla, who signed him for six seasons in 2021.
Spanish police have not commented on the nature of the sexual assault allegations. Or whether the victim was raped.
Mir played for Valencia’s youth system before moving to Wolves in the Premier League and having a number of loan spells.
He then returned to Sevilla in 2021, scoring 24 goals in 105 appearances. And was recently loaned back to Valencia this summer.