Chris brown granted bail after being charged with grievous bodily harm

SINGER CHRIS BROWN, 36, HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM, AFTER HE ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED MUSIC PRODUCER ABE DIAW WITH A BOTTLE DURING A NIGHT OUT AT TAPE NIGHTCLUB IN MAYFAIR 13:15,

21 May 2025 Chris Brown has been granted bail after another court appearance. The American artist was previously held in custody, facing charges of grievous bodily harm. The 36-year-old is

accused of using a bottle to inflict injury on music producer Abe Diaw during a night out at London's Tape nightclub in Mayfair on February 19, 2023. Brown was apprehended at the Lowry

Hotel, Salford, on May 15, following his arrival at nearby Manchester Airport for rehearsals for his forthcoming Breezy Bowl XX 20th anniversary tour. He was set to perform in various UK

cities - including Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Cardiff. In the run-up to his UK gigs, Brown is slated to be performing across Europe. However, the future of these shows

remains uncertain. During a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, the musician was granted bail. He had previously appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court on May 16 for a custody

hearing, where it was determined he should stay in custody until June 13, reports the Mirror. At his Manchester hearing, the rapper, dressed in black tracksuit bottoms and a plain T-shirt,

only spoke to confirm his name, Christopher Maurice Brown, and his date of birth. He registered his address as The Lowry Hotel on Dearmans Place, Salford. The singer, facing a single charge

of grievous bodily harm, was denied bail and is expected to appear in person at Southwark Crown Court next month. District Judge Joanna Hirst told the court that the charge was too serious

to be dealt with at the magistrates' court. Earlier this month, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, Adele Kelly, said: "We have authorised the Metropolitan Police

to charge Chris Brown, 36, with one count of grievous bodily harm, contrary to section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. "The alleged incident took place in London on

February 19, 2023. His initial court appearance will be on Friday, May 16, at Manchester Magistrates' Court. The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all parties involved that criminal

proceedings against this defendant are active and that he is entitled to a fair trial. "It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information

online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings." Article continues below Manchester magistrates' court was told that following the alleged incident, Brown had left the

UK and had not returned for two years. Grace Forbes, representing Brown, said he was a public figure well known on the world stage while arguing he should be granted bail. Following the tour

announcement in March, Brown expressed his excitement on Instagram, stating: "CELEBRATING 20 years of CB. So excited to be able to share this moment with the world and my amazing fans.

I CANT' WAIT TO SEE ALL YALLS BEAUTIFUL FACES. IMA TAKE YALL THREW THESE ERAS BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY GIVE YALL MY HEART AND SOUL."