Chris Brown Arrested in the UK for Alleged Bottle Assault at London Nightclub
Quick summary: American singer Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester, UK, on May 15, 2025, accused of assaulting music producer Abe Diaw with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub in February 2023. He faces a formal charge of grievous bodily harm with intent. Brown is scheduled to appear in court on May 16, 2025.
Chris Brown Arrested in the UK for Alleged Bottle Assault at London Nightclub
Quick summary:
American singer Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester, UK, on May 15, 2025, accused of assaulting music producer Abe Diaw with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub in February 2023. He faces a formal charge of grievous bodily harm with intent. Brown is scheduled to appear in court on May 16, 2025.
Chris Brown Arrested in the UK for Alleged Bottle Assault at London Nightclub
American singer Chris Brown, 36, was arrested in the early hours of May 15, 2025, at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester, UK. The arrest pertains to a charge of grievous bodily harm with intent, stemming from an incident on February 19, 2023, at Tape nightclub in Mayfair, London.
Reports indicate that Brown allegedly struck music producer Abe Diaw on the head with a Don Julio 1942 tequila bottle, followed by kicking and stomping, leading to serious injuries, including head lacerations and torn leg ligaments. Diaw was hospitalized and later filed a £12 million lawsuit against Brown in October 2023.
The formal charge of grievous bodily harm with intent was authorized by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) London North. Brown is scheduled to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on May 16,
This incident arises shortly before Brown's "Breezy Bowl XX" tour in the UK, set to commence in June 2025, celebrating the 20th anniversary of his music career. The tour includes performances in Manchester, Cardiff, London, Birmingham, and Glasgow. With the arrest, there is uncertainty regarding the scheduled shows.
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