US singer Chris Brown has been arrested in the United Kingdom following a violent incident at a London nightclub in 2023. The arrest occurred in the early hours of Thursday, when police apprehended Brown at a hotel in Manchester. He is suspected of causing grievous bodily harm to music producer Abe Diaw during an altercation at the Tape nightclub located in Mayfair.
According to reports from The Sun, the publication became aware of Chris Brown's presence in the UK on Wednesday and promptly alerted the Metropolitan Police. A spokesperson for the Met confirmed, "A 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester shortly after 02:00hrs on Thursday, 15 May on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He has been taken into custody where he remains." The arrest is linked to an incident that occurred on February 19, 2023, at a venue in Hanover Square.
The investigation is currently being overseen by detectives from the Central West Area Basic Command Unit. Reports indicate that Met Police officers traveled to Manchester after learning that the singer had arrived in the UK via private jet. They inquired about Brown's arrest status shortly after his arrival.
In a previous interview with The Sun, Abe Diaw recounted the brutal encounter, claiming that Chris Brown struck him over the head with a bottle before proceeding to punch and kick him while he was on the ground. Diaw stated that the attack resulted in a knee injury that required hospitalization, and he needed crutches to walk upon his discharge from the hospital.
Chris Brown is a well-known R&B artist who gained fame over two decades ago, celebrated for his chart-topping hits such as "Beautiful People," "No Air," "Under The Influence," "Run It," and "Turn Up The Music." As of now, he is on tour and has several scheduled performances across the UK in June and July 2023.
As the situation develops, representatives for Chris Brown have been contacted for comments regarding his arrest and the ongoing investigation.
