NBC New York, MMAFighting and other outlets are reporting that Conor McGregor is now in police custody after turning himself into police following the bus incident earlier today in Brooklyn, New York after the UFC 223 Media Day.
Update – Ariel Helwani is reporting that McGregor has been arrested and may be facing multiple charges.
Conor McGregor was taken into custody and officially arrested at 10:23 pm ET. Multiple charges pending. He is currently at the 78th precinct in Brooklyn.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 6, 2018
McGregor is facing multiple charges, I’m told.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 6, 2018
Per NYPD, McGregor charged with three counts of misdemeanor assault and one count criminal mischief. His teammate Cian Cowley was also charged with one count of misdemeanor assault and one count of criminal mischief. More from @PetesyCarroll: https://t.co/n94XXdvhcp
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 6, 2018
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MMAFighting revealed they spoke with an NYPD spokesperson who told them McGregor has not been arrested at this time though they may follow.
“He turned himself in, and the investigation is ongoing,” the spokesperson told MMAFighting “No charges.”
Conor McGregor is currently in police custody, per NYPD. Charges pending. He turned himself earlier this evening.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 6, 2018
Turned himself in, that is. First reported by NBC.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 6, 2018
The news was first reported by NBC New York.