Chris brown court update after assault charges over nightclub 'attack'

Chris Brown has been granted bail following another court plea. The American singer was previously remanded in custody after being charged with grievous bodily harm. The 36-year-old is

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

Hotel, Salford, on May 15 after jetting into nearby Manchester Airport to rehearse for his upcoming Breezy Bowl XX 20th anniversary tour. He had been scheduled to perform in cities across

the UK, including Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, London and Cardiff. In the days leading up to his UK shows, Brown is scheduled to be performing across Europe. The American musician can

continue with his scheduled international tour this year, including in the UK in June and July, as part of his bail conditions, Judge Tony Baumgartner told Southwark Crown Court on

Wednesday. During a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, the musician was granted bail. Brown must pay a £5 million security fee to the court, which is a financial guarantee to

ensure a defendant returns to court and may be forfeited if they breach bail conditions. He had previously appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court on May 16 during a custody hearing, where

it was decided he should remain behind bars until June 13. At his hearing in Manchester, the rapper, who wore black tracksuit bottoms and a plain T-shirt, spoke only to confirm his name,

Christopher Maurice Brown and his date of birth. He listed his address as The Lowry Hotel on Dearmans Place, Salford. The singer who is charged with one count 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. Speaking 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 occurred in London on February 19, 2023. He

will have his first court appearance on Friday, May 16 at Manchester Magistrates' Court. The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this

defendant are active and that he has the right 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." 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. After announcing the tour in March, Brown took to Instagram

writing: "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

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