US singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent following an alleged assault at a central London nightclub on 19 February 2023. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the 36-year-old artist was arrested in the early hours of Thursday, 15 May 2025, at the Lowry Hotel in Salford, Greater Manchester. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 May.
The charge pertains to an incident that reportedly occurred at a venue in Hanover Square, central London. Authorities have charged Brown under Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861, which deals with serious bodily harm. Adele Kelly, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, stated that criminal proceedings are active and emphasized Brown’s right to a fair trial.
Brown had arrived in the UK on Wednesday afternoon, reportedly via private jet, ahead of his Breezy Bowl XX tour, which is set to commence on 15 June at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. The tour includes 10 performances across various UK cities throughout June and July.
According to The Guardian, the alleged assault involved a bottle attack at the London nightclub. Brown was taken into custody around 2am and has remained there since his arrest. The Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed, “The arrest relates to an incident at a venue in Hanover Square on 19 February 2023.”
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BBC News reported that Adele Kelly, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, said, “We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Chris Brown with one count of grievous bodily harm, contrary to section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.”
The outcome of the upcoming court appearance may have implications for Brown’s scheduled performances, though no official statements have been made regarding potential changes to the tour itinerary.
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