Exclusive: Police say a report has not been received but if one is ‘officers will liaise with international authorities and assist where required’

Police in Sydney say they are willing to work with Spanish authorities and assist with an investigation “where required” if they receive a report over Luis Rubiales grabbing and kissing midfielder Jenni Hermoso during last month’s Women’s World Cup.

Rubiales on Monday resigned as the head of Spain’s football federation after almost a month of controversy over the incident at Stadium Australia in Sydney on 20 August that was watched live by millions of football fans around the world.