Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester, England, on May 15, 2025, in connection with an alleged assault that took place on February 19, 2023, at the Tape nightclub in Mayfair, London. He is charged with grievous bodily harm with intent for allegedly attacking music producer Abraham Diaw by striking him multiple times over the head with a large Don Julio tequila bottle, then punching and kicking him, which left Diaw hospitalized with serious injuries

. Brown appeared in Manchester Magistrates' Court on May 16, where he confirmed his identity but did not enter a plea. Bail was denied, and he was remanded in custody. The case has been transferred to Southwark Crown Court in London, with the next hearing scheduled for June 13, 2025

. Another man, rapper HoodyBaby (Omololu Akinlolu), has also been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent in connection with the same incident and appeared in court shortly after Brown

. The assault allegedly happened without provocation, and Diaw filed a $16 million lawsuit against Brown related to the attack. Brown's legal team has argued he is not a flight risk, but the court deemed the charge too serious for a magistrates' court

. This arrest adds to Brown's history of legal troubles, including a notorious 2009 domestic violence case involving Rihanna

. Brown was in the UK ahead of a planned tour in June and July 2025, which is now in question due to the legal proceedings