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Retired Cyclist Óscar Freire Detained Over Alleged Domestic Abuse

The case moves into a fast-track court process in Torrelavega.

Overview

  • Guardia Civil officers detained Freire after his wife filed a complaint in Torrelavega alleging assault, threats, humiliation, and harassment in the family setting.
  • The police report based on her statement describes a pattern of control that included hidden microphones in her car and home, GPS trackers on her vehicle, and a duplicated WhatsApp account.
  • Her account lists episodes from 2023 to 2025, including a struggle at their home in Mijares and a public dispute in a church where she says he grabbed her arm.
  • Freire exercised his right to remain silent in custody, and a rapid court hearing was held as the case moved into judicial processing.
  • The couple are in divorce proceedings and have three children, two of them minors, and the allegations remain under investigation without a court ruling.