Yes, as of May 16, 2025, American singer Chris Brown is currently in custody in the United Kingdom. He was arrested in the early hours of May 15 at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent. This arrest is connected to an alleged incident on February 19, 2023, at Tape nightclub in London's Mayfair district, where Brown is accused of attacking music producer Abe Diaw with a Don Julio 1942 tequila bottle, followed by punching and kicking him, resulting in serious injuries and hospitalization. (The Times of India, The Guardian, New York Post)
Brown has been formally charged under Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861, which pertains to GBH with intent. He is scheduled to appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday, May 16. (The Guardian, BBC)
The arrest occurred shortly after Brown's arrival in the UK for his upcoming "Breezy Bowl XX" tour, set to commence on June 15 in Manchester. The tour's status is currently uncertain due to the ongoing legal proceedings. (New York Post, The Scottish Sun)
This incident adds to Brown's history of legal issues, including a 2009 felony assault conviction involving singer Rihanna and a restraining order obtained by ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran in 2017. (New York Post)
As of now, Chris Brown remains in custody, and further updates will depend on the outcomes of his court appearance and any subsequent legal actions.
