American R&B star Chris Brown is set to appear before a UK court on Friday following his arrest in connection with an alleged 2023 nightclub assault in London. The 36-year-old singer was detained by authorities in Manchester in the early hours of Thursday and remains in police custody, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Police.
Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent over an incident that reportedly took place at Tape nightclub in London’s exclusive Mayfair district on February 19, 2023. UK media, including The Sun, report that the singer allegedly attacked music producer Abe Diaw with a bottle. He is scheduled to appear at a Manchester court at 10:00 am local time on Friday.
The arrest comes just weeks ahead of Brown’s scheduled world tour, which includes multiple UK dates in June and July. He was reportedly detained at The Lowry Hotel, a luxury establishment in Manchester, after flying into the country by private jet.
Brown’s legal troubles have long followed his career, most notably his 2009 felony conviction for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna. Since then, he has faced a series of allegations involving domestic violence, assault, and sexual misconduct, though not all have led to formal charges. Despite these controversies, the two-time Grammy winner has remained a prominent figure in the global music scene.
