LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — American singer Chris Brown has been apprehended and charged with inflicting “grievous bodily harm” in connection with an alleged assault that occurred at a London nightclub in February 2023, according to British authorities on Thursday.
The 36-year-old artist was taken into custody on Thursday at a hotel in Manchester concerning the 2023 incident in London, as stated by the London Metropolitan Police.
The allegations stem from an event over two years prior at the Tape nightclub in London, where Brown reportedly attacked music producer Abe Diaw with a bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila and then kicking him.
Diaw claims the attack was unprovoked. “He hit me over the head two or three times. My knee collapsed as well,” he said.
The London police statement indicated that Brown is scheduled to appear in a magistrate’s court on Friday.
Upcoming UK performances:
Brown is slated to perform in the UK on several dates next month.
The arrest also comes at a particularly critical time, as Brown is preparing for his upcoming *Breezy Bowl XX* tour, celebrating two decades in the music industry.
Chris Brown entered the music industry at the age of 16 and rose to prominence as a major figure in R&B and pop music, known for tracks such as “Run It!,” “Under The Influence,” “Loyal,” and “Look At Me Now.”
However, his career has been marked by allegations of domestic violence and other forms of abuse.
Notably, he was convicted of assaulting singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend, before the 2009 Grammy Awards, which resulted in her missing the event.
