BAR 'ATTACK'
R&B star Chris Brown hit producer ‘several times’ with bottle before chasing him across London club, court told
Singer was arrested at five-star hotel in Manchester
R&B star Chris Brown hit a producer "several times" with a bottle before chasing him across a London club, a court heard.
The American singer, 36, is accused of assaulting Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in Mayfair, Central London, in February 2023.
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Brown was arrested at the five-star Lowry Hotel in Manchester yesterday morning after flying into the city on a private jet.
The star appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court today charged with one count of grievous bodily harm.
The court heard Brown struck Abe Diaw "several times" with a bottle before chasing him across the bar then punching and kicking him alongside another person.
His alleged attack was captured on CCTV in a club "full of people", it was said.
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Brown spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and gave his address as the Lowry Hotel during the hearing.
He has been remanded into custody to next appear at Southwark Crown Court on June 13.
The Met Police confirmed the alleged assault took place at the trendy club in Hanover Square on February 19, 2023.
It comes as the two-time Grammy winner is set to kick off his 20-year anniversary tour next month.
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This includes two nights at the Co-Op Live stadium in Manchester before performances in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Glasgow.
Adele Kelly, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, said yesterday: "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.
"The alleged incident occurred in London on 19 February 2023.
"He will have his first court appearance on Friday 16 May at Manchester Magistrates' Court.
"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.
"It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."
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