Conor McGregor arrest - LIVE: UFC star filmed in handcuffs leaving police station after assault charge in New York
The Irishman has been charged with three counts of assault and one of criminal mischief
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Your support makes all the difference.Conor McGregor is set to appear in court after being charged with three counts of assault following a violent incident in New York on Thursday evening.
The former two-weight champion, who was stripped of his lightweight championship title this week, gatecrashed a media event ahead of this Saturday’s UFC 223 where he was filmed picking up railing before attempting to throw it at the coach.
A warrant was issued for his arrest with the Irishman handing himself into authorities at around 9pm local time on Thursday and will now see a judge on Friday.
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Breaking:
Conor McGregor has appeared in a New York court following his violent altercation at a UFC press day on Thursday, with his bail set at $50k.
No travel restrictions have been placed on the UFC champion and his passport has not been seized, meaning he is able to fly back home to Ireland.
He will next appear in court on June 14.
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