In a significant development, British prosecutors have arrested R&B singer Chris Brown and charged him with grievous bodily harm. The 36-year-old artist is currently in custody following allegations linked to an assault that occurred on February 19, 2023, at a venue in Hanover Square, London, according to information released by the Metropolitan Police.
Brown is set to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court at 10 a.m. on Friday. While details regarding the assault remain sparse, a news release from the authorities emphasized the importance of maintaining confidentiality around the case, with restrictions imposed on media reporting to ensure a fair trial.
As legal representatives from Brown's talent agency and attorneys have yet to respond to inquiries, his previous reputation for impressive choreography and hit songs—17 of which peaked in Billboard's Top 10 between 2005 and 2015—has now been overshadowed by this serious incident.
Hank Sanders contributed reporting to this story. Alex Marshall, who has covered European culture for The Times, reports from London.
