Chris Brown was denied bail during a recent court hearing regarding his assault charge in Manchester, England, on Friday, May 16, according to reports from Reuters. The well-known singer was taken into custody on Thursday, May 15, after being arrested at his Manchester hotel. He faces serious charges of “inflicting grievous bodily harm,” which are connected to an incident that occurred in February 2023 at a London nightclub, where Brown is alleged to have been involved in an attack.
During the court proceedings, prosecutor Hannah Nicholls presented evidence that Brown allegedly launched an “unprovoked attack with a weapon” against producer-promoter Abraham Diaw at the Tape nightclub in Central London. The incident reportedly took place in a crowded environment, heightening the severity of the allegations against the singer.
Judge Joanne Hirst remanded Chris Brown into custody, denying him bail. As a result, the singer will remain incarcerated until his next court appearance, which is scheduled for June 13 at London’s Southwark Crown Court. This decision highlights the gravity of the charges he faces and the ongoing legal ramifications of his actions.
According to an article by The Independent, Abraham Diaw has accused Chris Brown of striking him over the head with a bottle and subsequently kicking him during the altercation at the Tape nightclub. In light of these allegations, Diaw has also filed a civil lawsuit against Brown, seeking an impressive sum of $16 million in damages for the injuries and losses incurred as a result of the alleged incident.
This latest development in Chris Brown's legal troubles continues to attract significant media attention, with many awaiting further updates as the case progresses. Billboard has reached out to Brown's representatives for a statement on the matter, underscoring the ongoing interest in the singer's situation.
