Conor McGregor 'petrified' during garda interviews about alleged rape

Conor McGregor has been accused of raping Nikita Hand. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor said he replied “no comment” to more than 100 questions during garda interviews about allegations he raped a woman in a Dublin hotel because he was “beyond petrified”.

Mr McGregor, who is facing an accusation in the civil action that he “brutally raped and battered” Nikita Hand, is being cross-examined in the High Court on Thursday.