Conor McGregor

UFC fighter Conor Mcgregor has been accused of sexually assaulting A Woman after an NBA Finals Basketball Game in Miami earlier this month.

A legal letter outlining allegations, sent to Mr McGregor and seen by Bbc News , states the alleged assault took place in a bathroom at Kaseya Center.

A lawyer representing Mr McGregor said: " The allegations are false. Mr McGregor will not be intimidated. "

The City of Miami Police said an investigation had been opened.

In a statement, UFC said it was aware of the allegations and was gathering further details. The Miami Heat , which hosted the NBA Finals game, said it was conducting a full investigation.

The Woman 's lawyer, Ariel Mitchell, said her client had been watching game four of the NBA Finals on Friday 9 June before the alleged incident happened.

In the legal letter to Mr McGregor, Ms Mitchell alleged The Woman was forced into a men's bathroom by Security Guards before being violently sexually assaulted by Mr McGregor.

The Letter claimed The Woman was able to free herself from The Bathroom , but Left Behind her purse, which she is said to have retrieved after pleading with Security Guards .

In an interview, Ms Mitchell said she had obtained video footage showing part of the alleged incident.

A Police Report relating to The Incident was made on Sunday 11 June, The City of Miami Police told Bbc News .

" This is an open investigation so no additional information can be released at This Time , " a police department spokeswoman said.

Mr McGregor's appearance at the NBA Finals made headlines after the former UFC champion hit the Miami Heat 's mascot during half-time, he was promoting.

The person acting as the mascot was taken to a local hospital for treatment after The Incident , The Athletic reported.

Source of news: bbc.com