In Valencia, a 27-year-old man of Pakistani origin was detained late Thursday near Avenida del Oeste. Shortly after he allegedly assaulted a sex worker in the same area, he was taken into custody and later released after a court appearance. The incident involved the worker reportedly exchanging sexual services for money, but once the agreed time ended, the man allegedly forced himself on her despite her protests.
The city’s principal Investigation Court later ordered the detainee’s release after investigators could not corroborate the complaint against the alleged victim. Many sex workers face breaches of safety and do not report these crimes. The victim is expected to be summoned again to provide a detailed account of the events that were documented by police and filed with the court. To date, the judge has not issued any protective measures such as a restraining order against the accused or in favor of the victim.
The events reportedly unfolded around 20:00 on Thursday at a residence used as a brothel in Ciutat Vella, Valencia. An intoxicated man arrived at the location, engaged in sex with one of the workers, who appears to be Romanian in this account, and when the agreed time elapsed, became violent and demanded the worker leave after she refused to continue the encounter.
“I’m not leaving until I’m finished with you” the suspect allegedly proclaimed in a menacing tone. The claim is that he forced sexual contact after the worker had expressed her wish to end the encounter. The worker’s cries drew the attention of others at the scene, including peers and individuals associated with the area’s prostitution network.
Local police from Valencia’s first district, tasked with public safety in this neighborhood known for dense foot traffic and street-level commerce, responded to the scene. Following a pursuit, officers detained the suspect with assistance from another police unit. Investigations later indicated the man admitted to attacking a woman in a prostitution venue in an apartment within the red-light district, but the statements were not finalized during the initial proceedings.
no restraining order
The alleged offender was placed under arrest on charges of sexual assault and transferred to the Central Guard Inspectorate at Zapadores police complex. After invoking the right to silence during the trial, the defendant was released on pending charges to allow the victim to testify at a later date. The case underscores ongoing concerns within the community about safety in areas where prostitution activity is concentrated and the complexities involved in prosecuting such offenses in circumstances that may affect reporting and testimony. Inquiries into the case continue, with authorities noting the need to balance the rights of the accused and the protection of the victim, as reported by local law enforcement statements (Valencia Local Police, official records).