INTERNATIONAL NEWS - Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has been charged with assault and criminal mischief by New York City Police Department (NYPD) following an incident at a UFC media day.
The former two-weight UFC champion, 29, was one of a group of men alleged to have vandalised a bus containing rival fighters, the UFC said.
The Irishman turned himself into police custody at 9pm local time on Thursday.
NYPD have told BBC Sport that McGregor will see a judge after 7am (12pm BST).
"McGregor has been charged with three counts of assault and one of criminal mischief," said a spokesperson.
The incident occurred at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, where the UFC had gathered to promote Saturday's show, headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway.
Conor McGregor: UFC fighter charged with assault
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