UFC star Conor McGregor was taken into custody in Corsica for alleged indecent exposure and attempted sexual assault – but ‘vigorously’ denies the explosive accusations against him. 

The former two-weight UFC world champion was arrested following the incident on Thursday. Prosecutors say the ‘acts […] could be described as attempted sexual assault and sexual exhibition’. 

A representative for McGregor refuted the allegations, telling TMZ: ‘Conor McGregor vigorously denies any accusations of misconduct.’

‘He has been interviewed and released.’

This is a developing story.

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