Conor McGregor case LIVE updates as jury continues deliberations

The jury in a civil case against Conor McGregor began deliberations on Thursday.

Mr McGregor faced an accusation in the civil action that he “brutally raped and battered” Nikita Hand at a hotel in south Dublin in December 2018.

The MMA star previously told the court he had consensual sex with Ms Hand in a penthouse at the Beacon Hotel. Ms Hand, who is also known as Nikita Ni Laimhin, also sued another man, James Lawrence, for assault.

Following eight days of evidence and a three days days listening to closing speeches and the judge’s charge, the jury of eight women and four men started their deliberations at 3.03pm on Thursday.

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Key EventsMcGregor is joined by family members and partner Dee Devlin 11:32Join our breaking news service for live updates on this story direct to your phone 11:2812:12Paul HealyMr Justice Alexander Owens finished his charge to the jury yesterday Presiding Judge, Mr Justice Alexander Owens arriving at the High Court in Dublin. (Image: Collins Photos)Share12:05Paul HealyRecap: The jury was this week told: "You are the judges"

On Wednesday, the jury was told: 'You are the judges'. Full report here.

Share11:52Paul HealyJames Lawrence pictured arriving at court as jury continues deliberations James Lawrence . Photo Shows: James Lawrence arriving at the High Court this morning. Photo: Collins CourtsShare11:44Paul HealyNikita Hand pictured arriving at court this morning Nikita Hand. Photo Shows: Nikita Hand arriving at the High Court this morning. Photo: Collins CourtsShare11:40Paul HealyDee Devlin, Conor McGregor and mother Margaret pictured arriving at court

McGregor has been accompanied to court by family members

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor and partner Dee Devlin and mother Margaret outside the High Court in Dublin. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA WireShare11:32KEY EVENTMcGregor is joined by family members and partner Dee Devlin Conor McGregor arriving at the High Court on Friday morning with his partner Dee Devlin. (Image: Sam Boal/Collins Photos)Share11:31Paul HealyJury ask for monitor

The jury asked to be provided with a monitor to view the CCTV footage from the case.

Share11:30Paul HealyThe jury resumes deliberations

The jury resumed deliberations at 10.07am this morning.

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