MMA Fighter Conor McGregor Arrested in South Florida

MMA Fighter Conor McGregor Arrested in South Florida
Conor McGregor. Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department via AP
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MIAMI—Mixed martial artist and boxer Conor McGregor has been arrested in South Florida for stealing the cellphone of someone who was trying to take his photo, authorities said.

According to a Miami Beach police report, the 30-year-old McGregor was arrested and charged with robbery and criminal mischief on the afternoon of March 11. An attorney for McGregor called the altercation “minor” and said the popular fighter would cooperate with authorities.