Andrew Tate has been freed from house arrest whilst he awaits trial in Romania.

Charged with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women the controversial internet influencer will stay have to remain in Romania.

Tate was held in police custody from December until March alongside his brother Tristan and two Romanian women who are also charged in the case.

“We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Romanian judicial system for their fair consideration,” a spokesperson for the brothers said in a statement after the ruling. 

“This positive outcome gives us confidence that more favourable developments are on the horizon.”