Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor has been charged by police after stamping on a fan’s mobile phone.
Miami beach police said McGregor slapped the victim’s phone out of his hands and “stomped on it several times” after the man attempted to take a picture of the MMA star.
The report added: “The defendant then picked up the victim’s phone and walked away with it”.
MBPD has arrested and charged Conor McGregor, DOB: 7/14/88, with Strong Arm Robbery and Criminal Mischief, both felonies. Please see arrest report and booking photo below. No additional information will be provided. pic.twitter.com/9HdkRWPnd8
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) March 12, 2019
McGregor has been charged with "strong-arm robbery and criminal mischief" after the incident outside the Fontainebleau Hotel on Monday.
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The Miami Herald reported McGregor's defence lawyer, Samuel Rabin, said in a statement that his client "was involved in a minor altercation involving a cell phone that resulted in a call to law enforcement. Mr McGregor appreciates the response of law enforcement and pledges his full co-operation."