Footballer arrested at airport for alleged rape, assault and stalking as cops swoop after team returned home from an Asian Cup game
Angel Torres was arrested at Sydney Airport on Monday
He was charged with rape, assault and stalking
Footballer had returned from Kyrgyzstan
By OLLIE LEWIS

PUBLISHED: 17:10 AEST, 23 April 2024 | UPDATED: 17:12 AEST, 23 April 2024


Central Coast Mariners star Angel Torres was arrested in dramatic scenes at Sydney Airport on Monday.

The forward was subsequently given bail after being charged with rape, assault and stalking, according to 7News.

Torres, 24, had returned to Australia from Kyrgyzstan after playing the full 90 minutes for the Mariners in their 1-1 draw against FK Abdysh-Ata Kant in the Asia Cup.


The case is due to be heard at Gosford Court next month.

Torres grew up in Colombia and played for Portuguese powerhouse Porto at youth level. He was sold to Portuguese side Alverca, then enjoyed a stint with Maltese club Balzan before moving to the Mariners in 2023.

The 24-year-old has proven to be a hit on the field with the A-League club, scoring 15 goals and providing seven assists in just 33 appearances.

More to follow.