The charge, relating to an event from February 2023, has resulted in his arrest and upcoming court appearance.
Chris Brown Faces Charges in Alleged Nightclub Assault in London
Chris Brown Faces Charges in Alleged Nightclub Assault in London
US singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm following an alleged incident in a London nightclub.
Chris Brown, the American R&B artist, has been formally charged with grievous bodily harm with intent by the Metropolitan Police. The charge stems from an alleged incident that occurred at a central London nightclub on February 19, 2023. In a dramatic turn of events, the 36-year-old was taken into custody at a hotel in Manchester early Thursday morning. The singer is currently detained and is set to appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Adele Kelly, the deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London North, confirmed the charge, stating, "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." She further emphasized, "Criminal proceedings against this defendant are active" and reaffirmed his entitlement to a fair trial.
Despite the legal troubles looming over him, Chris Brown is still on tour, with a series of performances scheduled throughout the UK in the months of June and July. As this story unfolds, it remains to be seen how this charge will impact his upcoming shows and career moving forward.
Adele Kelly, the deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London North, confirmed the charge, stating, "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." She further emphasized, "Criminal proceedings against this defendant are active" and reaffirmed his entitlement to a fair trial.
Despite the legal troubles looming over him, Chris Brown is still on tour, with a series of performances scheduled throughout the UK in the months of June and July. As this story unfolds, it remains to be seen how this charge will impact his upcoming shows and career moving forward.
