US EditionChris Brown appears in London court over alleged 'bottle attack'
Chris Brown faces October trial for alleged 2023 bottle attack in Mayfair nightclub; he remains on strict bail conditions while continuing an international tour.
- On January 28, 2026, Chris Brown appeared at Southwark Crown Court for a brief hearing, with a jury trial scheduled for October 26 later this year.
- Prosecutors say the case stems from a February 2023 nightclub incident, alleging Brown committed a `unprovoked attack` at the Tape private members' club, striking Abraham Diaw with a bottle.
- The hearing lasted eight minutes, with Brown confirming his name and shaking hands with co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu, 39, who has also denied the charges.
- Judge Tony Baumgartner re‑confirmed Brown's conditions of release and both defendants remain on bail after posting a 5 million security fee with passport surrender on arrival in each country.
- Brown's high profile and recent tour appearances have heightened attention, as his Breezy Bowl XX tour and media interest amplify the impact of witness testimony and forensic evidence expected at trial.
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Chris Brown Appears in London Court Ahead of October Assault Trial
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Chris Brown Appears in UK Court Over Alleged London Nightclub Attack
Chris Brown has appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London as part of ongoing legal proceedings relating to an alleged bottle attack at a Mayfair nightclub. The RnB singer attended the brief hearing on Wednesday to formally confirm his name, speaking only once during the eight-minute session. Dressed in a white jacket over a black shirt and grey trousers, Brown arrived accompanied by security guards and later waved to supporters seated in the p…
Chris Brown appears at UK court ahead of assault trial
Chris Brown appeared at a London court for a brief hearing ahead of his trial later this year on charges of attacking a music producer in a London nightclub. The singer last year denied attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm, and also a less serious charge of assault causing actual bodily harm, over what prosecutors say was an "unprovoked attack" with a bottle in 2023.
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