US singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent by the Metropolitan Police, stemming from an alleged assault that occurred on February 19, 2023, at a nightclub in central London. The 36-year-old artist was apprehended at a hotel in Manchester during the early hours of Thursday. He is currently in custody and will appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday. Adele Kelly, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London North, stated, "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 emphasized that "criminal proceedings against this defendant are active" and affirmed his right to a fair trial. Currently, Brown is on tour, scheduled to perform at multiple venues across the UK in June and July.
Chris Brown Faces Charges for Alleged Assault in London Nightclub
Chris Brown Faces Charges for Alleged Assault in London Nightclub
US Singer Chris Brown Charged with Grievous Bodily Harm Following Nightclub Incident
The Metropolitan Police have charged Chris Brown with grievous bodily harm related to an alleged assault in a London nightclub, with a court appearance set for Friday.
US singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent by the Metropolitan Police, stemming from an alleged assault that occurred on February 19, 2023, at a nightclub in central London. The 36-year-old artist was apprehended at a hotel in Manchester during the early hours of Thursday. He is currently in custody and will appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday. Adele Kelly, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London North, stated, "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 emphasized that "criminal proceedings against this defendant are active" and affirmed his right to a fair trial. Currently, Brown is on tour, scheduled to perform at multiple venues across the UK in June and July.
