Valencia Striker Rafa Mir Released Conditionally Amid Sexual Assault Investigation

Rafa Mir, a striker for Valencia, has been released conditionally after being arrested on charges of sexual assault. Mir's lawyer states the relations were consensual. The investigating judge will determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial or if the case should be dropped. Mir must regularly appear in court and cannot leave Spain during the investigation.

An investigating judge in Spain has ordered the conditional release of Valencia striker Rafa Mir after he testified over charges of committing sexual assault, a local court said on Wednesday.

Police arrested Mir, 27, on Monday after a woman filed a complaint against him. Mir's lawyer, Jaime Campaner, said the sexual relations were consensual. The judge will now lead an investigation into the complaint to establish whether there is enough evidence for Mir to eventually stand trial or if the case should be closed.

Mir will have to appear in court regularly and is not allowed to leave the country while the investigation remains open.

(With inputs from agencies.)