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Chris Brown’s entourage arrives at court as singer remanded in custody

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Singer Chris Brown has appeared in court after he was arrested following an alleged assault in a London nightclub two years ago as he arrived to Manchester on a private jet

Singer Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester(Image: Getty Images)

Chris Brown has appeared in court after he was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. He was arrested at a five-star hotel in Manchester over an alleged assault in a London club.

The singer, 36, had arrived into Manchester on a private jet on Wednesday afternoon. He was staying at The Lowry Hotel when the Metropolitan Police arrested him shortly after 2am on Thursday.

Brown was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm at nightclub in the capital in 2023. His entourage, who delivered KFC to Brown at the police station last night, appeared outside the court today.

In court, Brown has been remanded in custody until June 13 by a judge in Manchester over an allegation of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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Brown’s entourage arrived at court with what is thought to be his legal team(Image: ZENPIX LTD)

After discovering Brown was in the country, Metropolitan Police detectives then travelled to Manchester where they arrested him. The Met spokesman 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 has been taken into custody where he remains.

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“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.’’

On Thursday evening, Adele Kelly, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, said: “We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Chris Brown, 36, 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 February 19 2023. He will have his first court appearance on Friday May 16 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.”

Brown is set to play ten shows across the UK and Ireland in June and July for his 2025 Breezy Bowl XX tour, which starts in Manchester and ends back in the city. He is due to perform in Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Dublin and Glasgow.

In February, he won his second Grammy after 20 years. He won Best R&B Album for his work on B11:11, outshining Muni Long’s Public Displays of Affection. Lucky Daye’s Candydrip, Usher’s My Way and Lalah Hathaway’s self-titled album.

Despite three nominations at this year’s Grammys, Brown only secured the one trophy. He had previously won in the same category for his album FA.M.E. at the 54th Grammy Awards.

Brown made sure to celebrate his Grammy achievement as he took to social media to declare: “WE DID IT! ! ! ! ! ! !”

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Chris Brown in court LIVE: R&B singer remanded in custody as he appears in court

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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.’

Chris Brown will be in custody on several of his European tour dates (GETTY)
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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.

A prison van was pictured leaving Manchester Magistrates’ Court today (PA)
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Chris Brown’s entourage arrive at court

A member of Chris Brown’s entourage were pictured arriving at court ahead of his hearing today.

Brown’s entourage arrived at court with what is thought to be his legal team (ZENPIX LTD)
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Next court hearing

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Chris Brown is remanded in custody

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Case moved to Crown Court

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.

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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.

How Hansi Flick’s Barcelona Wrestled La Liga Back From Real Madrid

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Barcelona clinched the Spanish title on Thursday for the 28th time in the club’s history, but only the second occasion in the last six years.

Hansi Flick’s hugely entertaining side beat Espanyol 2-0 to take the crown with two matches to spare.

AFP Sport breaks down the ways the German coach helped the Catalan giants reclaim the Spanish throne from arch-rivals Real Madrid.

Awesome Attack

Barcelona’s Spanish forward #19 Lamine Yamal (C) celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Spanish league football match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat, on May 15, 2025. (Photo by MANAURE QUINTERO / AFP)

Flick’s thrilling attacking outfit this season have shredded nearly every side to cross their path.

Barcelona scored 97 goals in 36 games to power to the title, 23 more than second-placed Real Madrid.

A 7-0 thrashing of Valladolid in August set out their intentions, and they hit four goals or more in 13 league matches.

The brilliant Lamine Yamal, still only 17, excelled, feeding veteran striker Robert Lewandowski and dynamic winger Raphinha.

The Brazilian, who Flick convinced to stay at the club, had his best ever season and credits his coach with changing his career.

Yamal provided the most assists in Spain with 13, while Lewandowski notched 25 goals and Raphinha got 18 while setting up nine himself.

Flick’s high defensive line has been a key feature of the team’s approach, which sometimes costs them at the back, but largely keeps opponents under pressure, including Madrid in last weekend’s Clasico.

“For 24 minutes Real Madrid didn’t touch the ball in our half… how we press them when they have the ball, it’s unbelievable… we can be very proud of that,” said Flick.

Mentality shift

Barcelona’s German new coach Hansi Flick speaks during a ceremony for presenting new coach of FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on July 25, 2024. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)

Flick’s predecessor Xavi Hernandez made every excuse under the sun — and even including the sun — last season as Barcelona failed to win a single trophy.

This year the Catalans claimed a domestic treble and Flick has largely insisted on avoiding blaming external factors when his team has struggled.

That helped Barcelona players realise that what they achieve, or not, is up to them and has given them the strength to turn around adverse situations.

Barca have pulled off several impressive comebacks this season, including from two goals down against Real Madrid to triumph 4-3 in the most recent Clasico on May 11.

“The team’s mentality is incredible,” said Flick after securing a fourth Clasico victory from four meetings this season.

Furthermore, the team no longer looks weighed down by expectations or pressure and instead are focused on enjoying themselves on the pitch — contributing to their attractive, flair-filled football.

READ ALSO: Yamal, Lopez Strike To Seal Barcelona La Liga Title Triumph At Espanyol

Perfect Pedri

FILES) Barcelona’s Spanish midfielder Pedri (C) celebrates scoring the opening goal next to Barcelona’s Spanish forward Ansu Fati (L) during the Spanish League football match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at the Montilivi stadium in Girona on January 28, 2023. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP)

Pedri Gonzalez has a strong case for being the world’s best midfielder right now, and after injury-ravaged years, his staying fit for the whole season has been vital for Barca.

“For me, Pedri is absolutely incredible — I’m on my knees for him,” said former Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger.

The Canary Islander, 22, has been the heartbeat of Flick’s Barca, both in an attacking sense but also defensively, given the team operates without a holding midfielder following injuries to Marc Bernal and Marc Casado.

Pedri’s lithe form and quick-thinking allows him to get out of trouble quickly and helps Barca spring forward on the counter.

Levels raised

Barcelona players form a circle before the start of the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, on May 11, 2025. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)

Flick boosted Barcelona’s fitness levels and confidence across the board and his faith in players who struggled last season has been paid back in spades.

The German insisted on keeping Eric Garcia and the centre-back has impressed when given opportunities, even playing out of position.

Ferran Torres has helped the stellar forward trio rest and is the team’s third top goalscorer and third top assist provider in La Liga.

Most importantly, Inigo Martinez struggled last season but has been a cornerstone of the defence alongside teenager Pau Cubarsi, becoming a true leader.

Winter blues bounce-back

Barcelona’s French defender #23 Jules Kounde celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with Barcelona’s Spanish forward #19 Lamine Yamal (L) during their Spanish Cup, Copa del Rey (King’s Cup) final football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at La Cartuja stadium in Seville on April 26, 2025. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)

Despite an excellent start to the season, in November and December last year, Barcelona slumped.

The Catalans won just once in a seven-match spell in that period, losing against minnows Leganes and Las Palmas at home.

Their lead crumbled, with Atletico usurping them after beating Barca just before Christmas.

Flick took action, deploying the fit-again Frenkie de Jong in midfield over Casado and installing Wojciech Szczesny in goal in place of Inaki Pena.

Barcelona came back strongly and went on a run of 24 matches unbeaten over all competitions to get back in the driving seat for the title.

Court rejects Australian soldier’s defamation appeal over Afghan killings

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Australia’s most decorated living war veteran has lost an appeal against a civil court ruling that implicated him in war crimes while serving in Afghanistan.

Australia’s Federal Court dismissed the appeal lodged by Ben Roberts-Smith on Friday, in the latest setback for the 46-year-old’s fight to salvage a reputation tattered by reports that he took part in the murder of four unarmed Afghan prisoners.

Three federal court judges unanimously rejected his appeal of a judge’s ruling in 2023, which said Roberts-Smith was not defamed by newspaper articles published in 2018 that accused him of a range of war crimes.

In the earlier ruling, a judge had found that the accusations were substantially true to a civil standard and Roberts-Smith was responsible for four of the six unlawful deaths of noncombatants he had been accused of.

Delivering the appeal court’s verdict, Justice Nye Perram explained that the reasons for the decision are being withheld due to national security implications that the government must consider.

The marathon 110-day trial is estimated to have cost 25 million Australian dollars ($16m) in legal fees that Roberts-Smith will likely be liable to pay.

He has however said he will fight to clear his name in Australia’s High Court, his last avenue of legal appeal.

“I continue to maintain my innocence and deny these egregious spiteful allegations,” Roberts-Smith said in a statement. “We will immediately seek to challenge this judgement in the High Court of Australia.”

Tory Maguire, an executive of Nine Entertainment that published the articles Roberts-Smith claimed were untrue, welcomed the ruling as an “emphatic win”.

“Today is also a great day for investigative journalism and underscores why it remains highly valued by the Australian people,” Maguire said.

Australia deployed 39,000 troops to Afghanistan over two decades as part of United States and NATO-led operations against the Taliban and other armed groups.

Perth-born Roberts-Smith, a former SAS corporal, had won the Victoria Cross – Australia’s highest military honour – for “conspicuous gallantry” in Afghanistan while on the hunt for a senior Taliban commander.

An Australian military report released in 2020 found evidence that Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan prisoners and civilians. The report recommended 19 current and former soldiers face criminal investigation.

It’s not clear whether Roberts-Smith was one of them.

Police have been working with the Office of the Special Investigator, an Australian investigation agency established in 2021, to build cases against elite SAS and Commando Regiments troops who served in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016.

The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Canberra Times said in a series of reports in 2018 that Roberts-Smith had kicked an unarmed Afghan civilian off a cliff and ordered subordinates to shoot him.

Chris Brown remanded in custody over alleged nightclub assault as trial date set

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Singer Chris Brown has been remanded in custody after he was arrested in Manchester yesterday. The American musician, 36, was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent by the Metropolitan Police.

He had arrived at a five-star hotel in the city before his arrest at 2am on Thursday. Brown flew into Manchester on a private jet on Wednesday and was staying at The Lowry Hotel in the city.

After discovering he was in the country, the Metropolitan Police travelled to Manchester where they arrested him over an alleged assault in a London club two years ago.

In an update, Brown has been remanded in custody until June 13 by a judge in Manchester over an allegation of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

The Met spokesman 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 has been taken into custody where he remains.






Brown was charged by the Metropolitan Police with grievous bodily harm with intent
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“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.’’

On Thursday evening, Adele Kelly, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, said: “We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Chris Brown, 36, 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 February 19 2023. He will have his first court appearance on Friday May 16 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.”

Brown is set to play ten shows across the UK and Ireland in June and July for his 2025 Breezy Bowl XX tour, which starts in Manchester and ends back in the city. He is due to perform in Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Dublin and Glasgow.

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