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UK court orders singer Chris Brown held in custody over 2023 nightclub beating in London

Chris Brown, a 36-year-old Grammy-winning R&B artist, appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court on May 16, 2025, facing a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
The charge follows an alleged bottle attack in February 2023 at the Tape nightclub in Mayfair, central London, involving assault on music producer Abe Diaw.
Brown was arrested by Metropolitan Police detectives at a Manchester hotel early on May 15 after flying into Manchester Airport two days prior for his UK tour.
Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Adele Kelly confirmed that the Metropolitan Police have been given permission to formally accuse Chris Brown of causing serious bodily injury under section 18 of the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act.
Brown remains in custody awaiting a June 13 court appearance at Southwark Crown Court, while the Crown Prosecution Service emphasizes he retains the right to a fair trial.

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