On May 15, 2025, British prosecutors announced that Chris Brown, prominent R&B singer, has been charged with grievous bodily harm and is currently in custody. The charge is linked to an alleged assault that occurred on February 19, 2023, at a venue in Hanover Square, London, according to the Metropolitan Police. Brown, 36, is scheduled to appear in Manchester Magistrates’ Court at 10 a.m. on Friday.
The details surrounding the alleged incident have been kept confidential due to British legal guidelines which prohibit the publication of information that could influence the judicial process. A spokesperson for the prosecution emphasized the importance of not sharing any potentially prejudicial information regarding the case.
Attempts to gain comment from Brown’s lawyer and his talent agency have gone unanswered as of Thursday night. Known for his remarkable talent in dance and signature love songs, the artist boasts a successful career with 17 Billboard Top 10 hits, many of which were released in a nearly decade-long span from 2005 to 2015.
Hank Sanders has contributed to this report. Alex Marshall currently reports on European culture from London.
