Chris Brown, the R&B singer, has been remanded in custody until 13 June by a judge in Manchester due to an allegation of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The charge stems from an incident where Brown allegedly attacked music producer Abraham Diaw with a bottle at a nightclub in central London back in February 2023. During a hearing at Manchester Magistrates’ Court, it was revealed that Brown committed an unprovoked attack with a weapon in a crowded nightclub, striking Mr. Diaw multiple times with the bottle before proceeding to punch and kick him, as captured on CCTV. District Judge Joanne Hirst deemed the alleged offense too serious for her court and transferred the case to London’s Southwark Crown Court, where Brown will appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on 13 June after a denied bail application.

The 36-year-old singer was arrested in Manchester by detectives from the Metropolitan Police and is scheduled to begin a global tour starting in The Netherlands on 8 June, with a performance planned at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena on 15 June. The Crown Prosecution Service has emphasized the importance of fair trial rights for Brown amidst active criminal proceedings. Brown’s representatives have been contacted for comment on the case. It is crucial to avoid sharing information online that could prejudice the legal process.