Chris Brown Charged After Arrest for Alleged Nightclub Attack

Chris Brown’s legal troubles continue to unfold.

After the “With You” singer was arrested in Manchester, U.K., on May 15, he was charged with “grievous bodily harm with intent” in connection with a February 2023 incident in London, the Metropolitan Police shared in a May 15 press release.

A Manchester judge ruled that Brown will remain in custody until June 13, the U.K. Press Association confirmed. The alleged incident took place at a nightclub where the R&B singer attacked the victim with a bottle, per TMZ, citing law enforcement sources.

Grievous bodily harm with intent, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, means the assailant intentionally caused serious, but not necessarily permanent, harm, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Brown, who is scheduled to perform 10 shows through June and July in Britain as part of his upcoming world tour, was arrested at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester shortly after 2 a.m., the Metropolitan Police shared in a statement with E! News.

The 36-year-old’s arrest comes over two years after music producer Abe Diaw accused him of an unprovoked attack at Mayfair’s Tape nightclub, where he said Brown struck him with a bottle as well as punched and kicked him.

“He hit me over the head two or three times,” Diaw told The Sun. “My knee collapsed as well.”

Diaw says he was taken to the hospital and was discharged with crutches, according to the outlet. Following the alleged incident, he filed a lawsuit in 2023 against Brown for $16 million in damages for injuries and losses suffered. Brown has not responded publicly to Diaw’s lawsuit or claims.

After Brown was arrested, Diaw’s attorney from the lawsuit, Ryan J. Daneshrad, told TMZ that his team is “pursuing all legal remedies” to hold the Grammy winner “accountable.”

“At this time,” Daneshrad added, “we will let the facts speak for themselves through the proper legal channels.”