Chris Brown Denied Bail in UK Assault Case, to remain in Custody till June 13, Tour Dates in Jeopardy

On May 16, 2025, R\&B singer Chris Brown appeared before Manchester Magistrates’ Court to face serious charges of grievous bodily harm with intent. The case stems from an alleged assault on music producer Abraham Diaw at Tape nightclub in London in February 2023.

According to prosecutors, Brown allegedly struck Diaw multiple times with a tequila bottle, then continued the attack by punching and kicking him. The incident reportedly left the producer with severe injuries.

Judge Joanne Hirst determined that the nature of the charges was “too serious” to be handled by the magistrates’ court and instead sent the case to Southwark Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing scheduled for June 13. The judge also denied bail, citing the risk of flight—especially as Brown was scheduled to begin his European tour on June 8.

This legal development places Brown’s “Breezy Bowl XX” tour in serious jeopardy, with performances planned across multiple UK and European cities. It remains unclear how the ongoing legal situation will impact his tour schedule or broader professional commitments.

As the case develops, fans and the music industry alike are closely watching how this will affect Brown’s public image and career.