The sexual assault trial of former Central Coast Mariners participant Angel Torres has heard he met his alleged sufferer at a Terrigal nightclub and used Instagram to point out her he was knowledgeable soccer participant.
WARNING: This story accommodates particulars of alleged sexual abuse.
Mr Torres, 24, has pleaded not responsible to aggravated sexual activity with out consent, sexual activity with out consent, two counts of frequent assault, and intimidation.
Angel Torres was a participant for the Central Coast Mariners. (AAP: Con Chronis)
In his opening remarks in Gosford District Court docket, Crown prosecutor Andrew Lynch informed the jury Mr Torres, a Colombian nationwide, made eye contact with a 21-year-old lady from throughout the dance flooring in March 2024 and signalled for her to hitch him, utilizing Google Translator to speak.
The court docket heard the lady willingly went residence with Mr Torres however despatched a textual content message to a pal as soon as there saying she was undecided about her choice as she began to sober up, saying she felt “bizarre vibes”.
The Crown informed the court docket a sexual encounter started, throughout which Mr Torres eliminated the lady’s belt and wrapped it round her neck and that he laughed at her as she regarded for her pants when she tried to depart.
Angel Torres (proper) and his lawyer exterior Gosford Native Court docket. (ABC Central Coast: Shauna Foley)
It’s the Crown’s case that Mr Torres adopted the lady as she ran down the road telling her “you will smash my profession”, to which she replied “simply let me go, I will not say something”.
Mr Torres’ defence barrister William Brewer informed the court docket the sexual encounter between the pair was consensual and that the accused is an individual of fine character.
The trial has commenced a 12 months to the day for the reason that alleged offence befell.
Mr Torres is standing trial over the alleged sexual assault of a girl in Terrigal final 12 months. (ABC Central Coast: Shauna Foley)
Soccer Australia briefly suspended Mr Torres after he was charged in April 2024.
His contract with the Central Coast Mariners expired in June 2024 and was not renewed.
The trial continues.
