Angel Torres was arrested at Sydney Airport on Monday for alleged rape, stalking and assault

  • Angel Torres was arrested at Sydney Airport on Monday 
  • He was charged with rape, assault and stalking 
  • Footballer had returned from Kyrgyzstan 

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.

Angel Torres was arrested at Sydney Airport on Monday for alleged rape, stalking and assault

Angel Torres was arrested at Sydney Airport on Monday for alleged rape, stalking and assault

The Central Coast Mariners star was charged and released on bail by police

The Central Coast Mariners star was charged and released on bail by police

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. 

Cryptically, Torres took to Instagram on Tuesday afternoon to post a statement.

‘No one can go against God,’ he wrote. ‘Stronger than ever.’ 

More to follow. 

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