A 27-year-old Moroccan man, an irregular immigrant in Spain, was released from custody after being accused of raping a 22-year-old woman on Valencia's Malvarrosa beach. The judge cited the victim's failure to formalize a complaint as the reason for provisional liberty. The assault occurred early Sunday morning when the man approached the woman on the beach. He reportedly tore her dress and forced sexual intercourse while stifling her screams. A passerby alerted authorities, and local police apprehended the suspect after a brief chase. During his arrest, the man resisted and assaulted an officer, causing injuries. The victim, who was reportedly intoxicated after leaving a nightclub, received medical care and provided an initial statement to police. The Moroccan man, identified as a construction worker, faces charges of sexual assault and assault on an officer. Spanish law requires a victim's complaint to prosecute sexual offenses, a procedural detail different from other European countries. Despite the police apprehending the suspect during the alleged act and the victim's initial statement, his release highlights this legal requirement. Authorities are continuing to search for the victim to formalize her complaint, which could change the suspect's status if found. The assault on the officer will proceed separately.