UFC Superstar Conor McGregor Arrested in Ireland Over 'Dangerous' Driving

UFC superstar Conor McGregor reportedly had a trip to a jail in Ireland after being arrested by the officials, claiming that the athlete engaged in dangerous driving.

According to TMZ Sports, McGregor was reportedly arrested on Tuesday, and his car was also seized from him upon the arrest. However, the Irish Independent noted that his luxury car was since returned to him. The Daily Mail noted that McGregor's luxury car costs around £140,000.

TMZ noted that the car that was temporarily confiscated from the UFC superstar was a Bentley Continental GT. Officials explained that the car was seized over "multiple traffic offenses."

McGregor was then released from the custody of the authorities, after he was brought to the Lucan Garda Station, per Irish Independent.

However, the UFC superstar has a pending appearance before the Blanchardstown District Court, according to The Daily Mail.

The specific date of the UFC Star's appearance before the court was unclear, but reports pointed out that McGregor will go to court next month.

UFC Star Came Connor McGregor Arrested on His Way to the Gym - Rep

McGregors' representative, Karen Kessler, explained that the UFC Star was on his way to the gym when he was arrested, per TMZ Sports.

The representative further noted that McGregor was stopped by the authorities due to alleged traffic violations. Kessler also said that the UFC superstar passed the alcohol and drug tests held in the station.

Authorities also noted that McGregor, whom they described as a man in his 30s, was arrested in the Palmerstown area on Tuesday evening, according to Irish Independent.

The outlet also stressed that McGregor was charged with dangerous driving after he was arrested and brought to the police station.

Reports noted that dangerous driving in Ireland has a maximum punishment of up to six months jail time and a fine of up to 5,000 Euros.

Irish Independent said that McGregor is reportedly spending more time in Ireland's capital and he has been training for a planned return in the UFC later this year.

UFC Superstar Conor McGregor's Previous Arrests

It was not Conor McGregor's first trip to the police station.

According to SB Nation, the UFC superstar's license was suspended for at least six months in 2017, after he teared up streets of Dublin.

In 2019, McGregor was also fined 1,000 Euros but avoided a custodial sentence after he pleaded guilty to assaulting a man in the Marble Arch pub.

In the athlete's 2019 hearing, the court also revealed that the UFC superstar had 18 previous convictions. The said convictions were mostly composed of road traffic offenses. However, there is one for assault causing harm and public order offenses.

Conor McGregor and his associates were also accused by a woman from Dublin over an incident she alleged occurred in 2018. The said claims of the woman were investigated by An Garda Síochána. However, authorities decided that no criminal charges will be brought against the UFC star in connection to the woman's claims.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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