US singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent in connection with a 2023 incident in London. He remains in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court. The charge relates to an assault which reportedly took place at a venue in Hanover Square in Mayfair on Sunday 19 February 2023. The 36-year-old was arrested at a hotel in Manchester in the early hours of Thursday by detectives from the Metropolitan Police.

Adele Kelly, the deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London North, said: "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 "Go Crazy" singer is set to tour the UK in June and July, with dates at Co-Op Live in Manchester and Principality Stadium in Cardiff. His representatives have been contacted for comment.

According to reports, the alleged assault involved Brown attacking music producer Abe Diaw with a bottle at the exclusive Tape nightclub in London. Brown, who entered the music industry at 16 and is known for hits like "Run It!," "Under The Influence," "Loyal," and "Look At Me Now," has faced previous allegations of domestic violence and abuse. He was convicted for assaulting singer Rihanna before the 2009 Grammy Awards.