Overview

• Chris Brown, 36, was arrested at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester early on May 15, 2025, on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
• The arrest stems from a February 2023 incident at Tape nightclub in London, where music producer Abe Diaw alleges Brown struck him with a tequila bottle and assaulted him while on the ground.
• Diaw filed a civil lawsuit in October 2023 seeking £12 million ($16 million) in damages for physical and emotional injuries reportedly caused by the attack.
• The Metropolitan Police’s Central West Area Basic Command Unit is leading the investigation, but no formal charges have been announced yet.
• Brown’s upcoming UK tour, scheduled to begin in June 2025, could face disruption due to the ongoing investigation.