American singer Chris Brown was arrested at a Manchester hotel in the early hours of Thursday, May 15, in connection with an alleged assault on a music producer at a London nightclub in 2023.
The 36-year-old artist, who is set to begin a world tour in three weeks, was detained by Metropolitan Police officers at The Lowry Hotel in Salford, just hours after arriving in the UK via private jet. He was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and taken into custody.
A spokesperson for the Met confirmed: “A 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester shortly after 2am on Thursday, May 15 on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He has been taken into custody where he remains. The arrest relates to an incident at a venue in Hanover Square on February 19, 2023.”
Producer Abraham Diaw previously accused Brown of attacking him at Tape nightclub in Mayfair, claiming the singer struck him “two or three times” over the head. Diaw has since filed a civil lawsuit seeking $16 million (£12 million) in damages for injuries and financial losses resulting from the alleged assault.
Brown is scheduled to perform at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena next month as part of his Breezy Bowl XX tour.
The R&B star, known for hits like “Run It!” and “Gimme That,” has a history of legal troubles, including his widely reported 2009 felony assault case involving then-girlfriend Rihanna, for which he received probation and community service.
