Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack

Chris Brown rose to fame two decades ago and is known for hits such as Ayo, Beautiful People and No Air

US singer Chris Brown has been arrested in the UK in connection with a bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023.

Brown was arrested at a hotel in Manchester in the early hours of Thursday, and held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm to music producer Abe Diaw at the Tape nightclub in Mayfair.

The Sun said it became aware of Brown’s presence in the UK on Wednesday, at which point it alerted the Met Police.

The Met said a 36-year-old man remains in custody. Representatives for Brown have been approached for comment.