Updated at 9am
Conor McGregor has been charged by NYPD with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief and according to sources will be in court later today!
More on this as it develops.
Updated 7am:
Conor McGregor has handed himself into police at the 78th Precinct police station in Brooklyn last night and was taken into custody.
A spokesperson for the New York Police Department said that Mr McGregor is being questioned about allegations of possible assault and criminal mischief.
(On the 5th of April)
Reports this evening suggest police in New York are searching for Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor following an alleged assault earlier today.
Police in New York are looking to speak with #ConorMcGregor regarding an alleged assault in Brooklyn, involving a group of MMA fighters. They have confirmed to 3 News that - contrary to reports online - that there is no warrant for McGregor's arrest. More on 3 News at 10 on Be3
— 3News (@3NewsIreland) April 5, 2018
UFC head Dana White has slammed the Irishman after the incident which reportedly left fighter Michael Chiesa injured.
The UFC Chief said: "What happened here today is Conor and approximately 20 guys apparently were let in through the doors, they stormed the building and got down to the loading docks where fighters were getting on the buses and started to attack the buses, throwing trash cans and things like that"
"This is the most disgusting thing that has ever happened in the history of the company."
Despite Dana White’s comments about an arrest warrant on McGregor, ABC News reports NYPD is currently investigating the incident and has not issued a warrant yet.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) April 5, 2018
yoooooo... first time seeing this one. Conor has legit lost his mind. pic.twitter.com/XcLFd2FIMo
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 5, 2018
It appears the incident is in relation to the news that McGregor has to give up his UFC lightweight title this weekend.
Some in the MMA community believe the incident is a PR stunt, but considering the damage and possible injury caused, this could be a regrettable one.
Earlier reports suggested that police had a warrant out for his arrest, but these have been conflicted, with many saying that police wish to speak to him.
Conor McGregor is doing a spectacular job of causing irreparable damage to his legacy and reputation. Reports coming out of Brooklyn right now are utterly bonkers.
— Paul Dollery (@PaulDollery) April 5, 2018
