Chris Brown Arrested in the UK on Grievous Bodily Harm Charges

Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester, England, on May 15, 2025, in connection with a 2023 assault at Tape nightclub in London.

The arrest was made at the Lowry Hotel around 2 a.m. on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

Music producer Abe Diaw claims Brown attacked him with a bottle during an unprovoked incident, striking him multiple times on the head and then punching and kicking him.

Diaw alleges he was left unconscious with lasting injuries and has filed a $16 million civil lawsuit against Brown.

The arrest comes just weeks before Brown's Breezy Bowl XX Tour, celebrating his 20-year career with planned performances across the UK.

The impact of the arrest on his tour schedule remains uncertain.