Chris Brown Arrested in Manchester After Assault Allegations

Chris Brown Arrested in Manchester: Music Producer Alleges Assault Manchester, England – Rapper and singer Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester early on May 15, 2025, on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. The 36-year-old American musician was apprehended at The Lowry Hotel shortly after 2 am by Met Police detectives. The arrest is connected to an incident in February 2023 involving music producer Abe Daw, who claims Brown assaulted him. "He hit me over the head two or three times. My knee collapsed as well," Daw told The Sun. Daw was hospitalized after the alleged assault and required crutches to walk upon his discharge. Brown had arrived in Manchester on a private jet the previous afternoon. The Sun, having learned of his presence in the UK, contacted police, who subsequently confirmed the arrest and launched an investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Brown's past behavior and underscores the serious nature of the allegations.