American rapper Chris Brown was arrested early Thursday morning at a luxury hotel in Manchester.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police detained the 36-year-old musician just after 2 a.m. at The Lowry Hotel. The arrest is connected to a nightclub assault that reportedly took place more than a year ago in central London.
Incident linked to mayfair nightclub attack
Police say the arrest relates to an incident that occurred on February 19, 2023, at Tape nightclub in Hanover Square, Mayfair. Brown is accused of launching a violent, unprovoked attack on music producer Abe Diaw. The alleged assault happened around 3 a.m. at the exclusive venue, which is popular among celebrities and nightlife elites.
According to Diaw, Brown struck him with a bottle during the attack. The producer claimed the incident left him injured and shocked, describing the act as sudden and without any warning.
Brown flew into the UK on private jet
Chris Brown had arrived in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 14, flying into Manchester Airport on a private jet. His arrival drew attention after The Sun reported that the artist was in the country. This report alerted detectives from the Metropolitan Police, who then made the decision to act.
In response, officers traveled from London to Manchester to carry out the arrest. Just hours later, in the early hours of May 15, they located Brown at The Lowry Hotel and took him into custody.
Police confirm details of arrest
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police issued a statement confirming the arrest:
“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 remains in custody. The arrest relates to an incident at a venue in Hanover Square on 19 February 2023.”
The rapper was reportedly transported to a nearby police station for questioning. As of now, he remains in police custody while officers continue their investigation.
Assault claim adds to Chris Brown’s legal history
This is not the first time Chris Brown has faced legal trouble. The artist, best known for hits like Forever and Run It!, has a long history of run-ins with the law. Most notably, he was convicted in 2009 for assaulting fellow pop star Rihanna, who was his partner at the time. Since then, he has faced various other accusations, ranging from violent outbursts to altercations with fans and other musicians.
The latest accusation once again places Brown under public and legal scrutiny. If charged and convicted, he could face serious penalties under UK law for causing grievous bodily harm.
What happens next?
As of Thursday morning, Brown’s legal team had not issued a public statement regarding the arrest or the allegations. It is still unclear whether the rapper will be charged, released on bail, or face court proceedings in the coming days.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police are expected to examine evidence from the night of the incident, including security footage, eyewitness accounts, and medical reports.
No public response yet from Brown
Chris Brown has remained silent on the matter. The rapper, who is currently in the UK for a reported series of private appearances, has not posted anything on his social media accounts about the arrest or the incident.
His management team and public relations representatives have also declined to comment as of Thursday afternoon.
Ongoing media attention
The arrest has attracted widespread media coverage both in the UK and the United States. Fans and critics alike have taken to social media to react, with some defending the singer and others calling for accountability.
More details are expected to emerge in the coming days as police continue their investigation and determine the next steps in the case.
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