Cliff Notes
- Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester on suspicion of grievous bodily harm related to an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in February 2023.
- The 36-year-old R&B star was detained by Metropolitan Police shortly after 02:00 hrs on Thursday, 15 May, following his arrival in the UK via private jet.
- Brown’s arrest may impact his upcoming UK tour scheduled for June and July, with representatives yet to respond to requests for comment.
Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack | Ents & Arts News
Singer Chris Brown has been arrested over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub two years ago.
The US R&B star was arrested at a hotel in Manchester in the early hours of Thursday by Metropolitan Police detectives.
The 36-year-old is being held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm at a nightclub in Mayfair, central London, in February 2023.
He flew into Manchester Airport on a private jet on Wednesday afternoon, according to The Sun.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police 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 singer is set to go on tour in the UK in June and July.