Chris Brown Held Without Bail in UK Nightclub Assault Case

Chris Brown has been denied bail and will remain in custody in the UK as he faces charges of grievous bodily harm related to a February 2023 assault on music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in London's Mayfair. Prosecutors described the attack as unprovoked and involving Brown striking Diaw multiple times with a bottle, then chasing, punching, and kicking him, with the incident captured on surveillance footage. Brown's case was transferred from Manchester Magistrates’ Court to Southwark Crown Court, with his next hearing scheduled for June 13, coinciding with the start of his international tour. The assault has raised questions about the viability of his upcoming tour dates across Europe and the UK, including performances in Amsterdam, Manchester, and London. This incident adds to Brown’s previous legal troubles, drawing renewed scrutiny. His legal team has not publicly commented, while the Crown Prosecution Service has urged restraint to ensure a fair trial.