Chris Brown was arrested just after midnight on 15 May 2025 at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, blindsiding fans only days before he was set to perform in the UK. The arrest stems from an incident more than two years ago, on 19 February 2023, when Brown allegedly attacked music producer Abe Diaw inside Tape nightclub in London's upscale Mayfair district.
According to authorities, Brown reportedly struck Diaw in the head with a bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila during a heated confrontation. He's now facing a charge of grievous bodily harm with intent, a serious offence under Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. He's expected to appear in Manchester Magistrates' Court on 16 May. The arrest has cast uncertainty over the singer's European tour and reignited long standing scrutiny over his criminal record.
