Chris Brown arrested over 2023 bottle attack in London nightclub

India Today

15-05-2025

American singer Chris Brown was arrested early Thursday morning in Manchester in connection with a violent incident that allegedly took place at a London nightclub in 2023.The 36-year-old singer was taken into custody by Metropolitan Police officers at the five-star Lowry Hotel on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Detectives from the Central West Area Basic Command Unit of the Met Police led the arrest, which is part of an ongoing investigation into a reported assault in February 2023.advertisementIn a statement, the Met said, ''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 relates to an incident at a venue in Hanover Square on 19 February 2023. The investigation is being led by detectives from the Central West Area Basic Command Unit."The alleged victim, music producer Abe Diaw, claims Brown attacked him with a tequila bottle during an altercation at the exclusive Tape nightclub in London. According to Diaw, the incident occurred around 3 a.m. while Brown and his entourage were in attendance.'He hit me over the head two or three times. My knee collapsed as well,' Diaw told The Sun on Sunday, adding that he required hospital treatment and was on crutches following the incident.advertisementThe incident reportedly took place while Brown was on tour in the UK. Despite the ongoing legal issues, the singer had been scheduled to return for 10 more tour dates across Britain next month as part of his 'Breezy Bowl XX Tour', a global celebration of his 20-year music career. However, the arrest may cast uncertainty over those plans.In addition to the criminal investigation, Diaw has filed a civil lawsuit against Brown, seeking USD16 million (12 million) in damages for injuries and financial losses he says were caused by the attack.Brown, a two-time Grammy Award winner, has faced multiple legal controversies throughout his career. Representatives for the singer have not yet commented on the arrest.The investigation remains ongoing.Must Watch