Chris Brown Held in UK Custody on Assault Charges

Chris Brown, the renowned singer, finds himself in legal hot water after being arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm with intent in the United Kingdom. The incident allegedly occurred in February 2023 at a London nightclub, where Brown is accused of assaulting a music producer. A Manchester court heard the case on May 16th, 2025, denying Brown bail due to the seriousness of the offense and the perceived flight risk. The judge cited the unprovoked nature of the attack, describing it as an incident where the victim was repeatedly struck with a bottle. Brown's lawyer argued his client's status as a public figure and the constant presence of photographers would mitigate the risk of flight, but the court was unconvinced. Brown will remain in custody until his next court appearance on June 13th in London. This arrest comes just weeks before Brown's scheduled tour kickoff on June 8th.