Chris Brown
facing charges of grievous bodily harm
…after UK arrest
Published
Chris Brown is now in serious legal trouble, having been charged with grievous bodily harm stemming from an alleged incident involving a music producer. The altercation reportedly occurred back in 2023 when Brown is accused of striking the producer with a tequila bottle.
According to the Metropolitan Police Service, Brown is scheduled to appear in court at 10 AM on Friday at the Manchester Magistrates’ Court.
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Adele Kelly, who serves as the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, confirmed the charge while underscoring the necessity of a fair legal system. She stated that the case remains active and is being handled with due diligence.
She requested that the public refrain from expressing their views or speculating online, emphasizing that such actions could jeopardize the integrity of the ongoing legal proceedings.
Reports indicate that the incident occurred shortly after Brown arrived in Manchester aboard his private jet, leading to his arrest at a hotel in the city.
According to law enforcement, the charges relate to a violent episode at Tape nightclub in Mayfair, where Brown allegedly attacked music producer Abe Diaw on February 19, 2023, striking him multiple times with a bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila.
Diaw took action against Brown in November 2023, claiming that the injuries sustained during the altercation were severe enough to require hospitalization after the incident in question.
After the altercation, Diaw’s attorney, Ryan J. Daneshrad, addressed the severity of his client’s injuries, highlighting that they were long-lasting and expressing their commitment to pursuing justice for Diaw.
Nova Play reached out to Brown’s team for remarks concerning the charges, but as of this moment, there has been no response from his representatives.
Despite facing these serious allegations, Brown is still set to perform in Manchester next month during his Breezy Bowl XX Tour, and current plans indicate that the performances will go ahead as scheduled.