Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 20, 2025 · Entertainment

Chris Brown in Court: Plea Day for Alleged Bottle Attack

American singer Chris Brown, 36, has arrived at Southwark Crown Court after being charged over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub two years ago

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Brown's Wild Ride Continues! Singer Faces Court Over Alleged Bottle Attack at London Nightclub

It's been a wild ride for R&B superstar Chris Brown, and it looks like his legal woes are far from over. The 36-year-old singer has just landed in court to face charges of grievous bodily harm stemming from an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub back in February 2023.

Brown, whose private jet touched down in the UK earlier today, arrived at Southwark Crown Court looking every inch the dapper defendant. He's accused of causing serious harm to music producer Abraham Diaw during an altercation at the Tape nightclub in Mayfair on February 19, 2023.

Brown will also be appearing alongside his co-defendant, US national Omololu Akinlolu, 38, for a plea and trial preparation hearing

But this isn't Brown's first rodeo, folks! The singer was arrested by Metropolitan Police detectives at Manchester's Lowry Hotel just hours after landing in the UK. He was subsequently charged with assault and released from HMP Forest Bank prison in Salford, Greater Manchester, on a £5million bail agreement.

As part of his bail conditions, Brown must reside at a designated UK address, keep his passport for tour dates only, and steer clear of the Tape nightclub – where the alleged incident went down. Breach those conditions, and he could forfeit that hefty £5million!

The drama doesn't end there, though. In a bizarre Instagram post after his release from prison, Brown thanked his fans for supporting him, quipping, "And thank you to the jail. It was really nice." Um, okay, Chris?

Brown was previously charged over an alleged assault at the Tape nightclub in Hanover Square in Mayfair on February 19, 2023

This latest development comes as Brown is set to perform at sold-out shows in Manchester and London later this week, with additional dates lined up in Birmingham, Rathfarnham, and Glasgow.

As the court case unfolds, fans are left wondering what exactly went down that fateful night. According to prosecutors, Diaw was standing at the bar when he was struck several times with a bottle. He was then allegedly pursued to another area of the club, where he was punched and kicked repeatedly while lying on the floor.

The incident was caught on CCTV, and prosecutor Hannah Nicholls described it as an "extremely serious" attack that left Diaw seriously injured.

Prosecutor Hannah Nicholls previously described the incident as an 'extremely serious' attack that was caught on CCTV. She said Mr Diaw was 'struck with a bottle several times' and 'punched and kicked repeatedly' (Pictured: Brown arrives at court this morning)

Brown's legal team has yet to comment on the allegations. However, the singer's fans remain fiercely loyal, with many taking to social media to express their support for the embattled star.

As this saga continues to unfold, one thing is certain: Chris Brown's life is about to get a whole lot more interesting – and intense!

The Scholarly Note: Stay tuned for updates on Chris Brown's court case and subsequent performances. Will he emerge victorious from this legal battle? Only time will tell!

Pictured: Brown hid his face as he returned to perform in Manchester on Sunday, a month after being arrested in the city over an alleged nightclub bottle attack

The incident allegedly happened at Tape nightclub in London's Mayfair in 2023. Manchester Magistrates' Court heard last month that Mr Diaw was standing at the bar of the venue when he was struck several times with a bottle (file picture)

Brown, who was released on £5M bail, was shielded by staff behind a large white board while leaving the five star Lowry Hotel where he was detained in the early hours of May 15

Shortly after Brown was released from prison on remand last month, he posted an Instagram story to tell his 144million followers: 'From the cage to the stage!!!'

Just hours after flying into the UK on a private jet, the popular R&B singer was arrested at Manchester's Lowry Hotel (pictured) on May 15 by Metropolitan Police detectives

As part of Brown's bail conditions, he must reside at a UK address and can also only access his passport when he needs to travel for a tour date. Other bail conditions include not to attend the Tape nightclub or contact his co-accused, the complainant or any witnesses

Brown kicked off his Breezy Bowl XX tour on June 8, 2025 in Amsterdam before arriving in the UK to perform in Manchester on Sunday. Speaking to a sold-out crowd, Brown thanked his fans for 'coming and supporting me', jokingly adding: 'And thank you to the jail. It was really nice' (Pictured on stage in May)