Conor McGregor charged with assault in New York after rampage
Conor McGregor ranked fourth in Forbes
The 29-year-old became the first UFC fighter to hold two world titles
Mixed Martial Artist Conor McGregor on Friday was charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief following a rampage at a UFC press event in Brooklyn on Thursday.
The 29-year-old, who became the first UFC fighter to hold two world titles simultaneously today surrendered before the police after the violent incident.
"He's been charged with assault, three counts of assault, and one count of criminal mischief," a statement from the New York Police Department said.
"He's still in custody, still at the police precinct until he's removed to court this morning," it added.
As the UFC held a media day ahead of the upcoming fight card at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, McGregor and his entourage entered through a side entrance and attacked a van containing other fighters.
Video of the same went viral on social media which showed objects being thrown at the van, and a number of people were injured by glass fragments as windows were smashed.