Conor McGregor: UFC superstar arrested for alleged dangerous driving in Dublin

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has been arrested for alleged dangerous driving in his native Republic of Ireland.

The Irish Independent reported first that McGregor, 33, was pulled over by Gardaí while driving his Bentley Continental GT in West Dublin on Tuesday evening.

The former two-weight world champion was subsequently arrested before later being charged and released on bail, to appear before Blanchardstown District Court.

“Mr McGregor was driving to the gym when he was stopped by Gardaí for alleged road traffic violations,” a spokesperson for McGregor told Reuters.

“He passed the drug and alcohol tests taken at the station.”

In a statement given to Sky Sports, police said: “Gardaí arrested a man aged in his 30s in relation to an incident of dangerous driving in the Palmerstown area yesterday evening, Tuesday 22nd March 2022.

“The man was taken to Lucan Garda Station where he was later charged. He has been released pending an appearance before Blanchardstown District Court at a later date.”

McGregor has not fought in the UFC since July 2021, when he suffered a horror leg break during the first round of his trilogy fight against bitter rival Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in Las Vegas.

UFC president Dana White confirmed last week that the Irishman should return to the octagon in the autumn, provided he receives the necessary medical clearances.

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