Rafa Mir Charged with Sexual Assault and Violence

Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker Rafa Mir has been formally charged with sexual assault and assault involving violence. An investigating judge has determined there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial after a lengthy investigation following his arrest in September last year.

The 28-year-old, who is currently on loan at LaLiga club Elche from Sevilla, was detained along with fellow Spanish footballer Pablo Jara after allegations from two women. The women, whom Mir and Jara had met earlier that night in a nightclub in Valencia, accused them of assaulting them at Mir’s home on September 1.

Court officials stated that the judge has indicted both players for separate offenses: Mir for sexual assault by penetration and violence, and Jara for sexual assault without penetration and minor physical harm. The incidents reportedly occurred in Mir’s residence in Betera, Valencia, specifically around the pool and bathroom areas, during early hours.

Evidence presented during the investigation indicates Mir assaulted one woman twice during the night, while Jara committed sexual assault on another woman at the same location. Both players are required to post bail—£10,850 for Mir, and £4,338 for Jara—to cover potential civil liabilities if convicted. They have been summoned to give formal statements, with Mir opting to do so via video conference at his lawyer’s request.

Mir, who has represented Spain at the youth international level, previously played for Wolves, Nottingham Forest, and Sevilla before moving on loan to Valencia and subsequently to Elche. Despite a promising start, his career has been marred by limited appearances and poor performance, leading to criticism.

Since his detention, Mir has faced hostility from fans, including abuse during matches. Supporters at an Elche game recently called him a “rapist,” prompting police intervention. Mir maintains his innocence, asserting confidence in the judicial process and cooperating fully with authorities.