Singer Chris Brown has appeared in court today as he faced charges of grievous bodily harm with intent over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in February 2023.
The singer, 36, appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court today after being arrested at a five-star hotel in the city. Chris is alleged to have been involved in a bottle attack in a London nightclub in February 2023. He had arrived in Manchester in an private jet on Wednesday afternoon and was staying at The Lowry Hotel when the Metropolitan Police arrested him shortly after 2am on Thursday.
Brown was reportedly arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm to music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in 2023 and was later charged.
Adele Kelly, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, said last night: “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 Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
Following his arrest on Thursday, a spokesman 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 had 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.”
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The star appeared at Manchester magistrates charged with attacking a man in a nightclub with a bottle where his application for bail was refused.
His Breezy Bowl XX Tour is due to start in Amsterdam on June 8 – but Brown will be in custody ahead of his appearance at Southwark crown court in London on June 13.
Dressed in black T-shirt, black jogging bottoms and with blonde peroxide hair Brown, 36, only spoke to give his name, date of birth and address while staying in the UK.’
Prison van leaves magistrates’ court
A prison van has been photographed leaving Manchester Magistrates’ Court today, where Chris Brown appeared to face a charge of GBH. The singer has been remanded in custody.
Police officers were seen clearing a pathway as the can left the court.
Chris Brown’s entourage arrive at court
A member of Chris Brown’s entourage were pictured arriving at court ahead of his hearing today.
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The judge said the charge of GBH is ‘too serious’ to be dealt with in Magistrates’ Court and therefore the case will be heard at Southwark Crown Court in London.
Chris Brown appears in court
Singer Chris Brown, 36, appeared in court 17 at Manchester Magistrates’ Court to face charges of grievous bodily harm with intent in connection with an alleged attack at a nightclub in London’s Hannover Square in February 2023.
The case is being heard by District Judge Joanne Hirst. Jenny Wiltshire is representing Brown, while Hannah Nicholls is prosecuting.
Source: Mirror
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