Sat May 17 12:30:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Chris Brown has been arrested in the UK and charged with grievous bodily harm with intent in connection to an alleged assault in London in February 2023. He was served the arrest warrant in Manchester and ordered to be held in custody until a court appearance on June 13. The arrest jeopardizes his upcoming “Breezy Bowl XX” world tour, which includes dates in the UK and Europe, and follows a previous conviction for felony assault against Rihanna in 2009.
**News Article:**
**Chris Brown Arrested in UK, Charged with Grievous Bodily Harm**
**Manchester, UK** – Singer Chris Brown, 36, is currently in custody in the UK after being arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. The charge stems from an alleged incident that took place on February 19, 2023, at a venue in Hanover Square, London, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Brown was served with the arrest warrant in Manchester and appeared in court on May 16. A Manchester judge ordered that he be held until his next court appearance on June 13.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the charge in a statement, stating that it follows an investigation by detectives.
The arrest casts a shadow over Brown’s upcoming “Breezy Bowl XX” world tour, scheduled to begin in the Netherlands on June 8. The tour includes numerous performances throughout Europe and the UK, including dates in Manchester and London, before heading to the US in late July.
This is not Brown’s first encounter with the law. In 2009, he pleaded guilty to felony assault against his then-girlfriend, Rihanna. He was sentenced to probation, rehab, and jail time.
ABC News has reached out to Brown’s representatives for comment.