Grammy-winning American singer and actor Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with ...
Grammy-winning American singer and actor Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent following an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023.
Brown, 36, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Friday morning alongside his co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, a fellow US national, for a plea and trial preparation hearing. Both men are accused of assaulting Abraham Diaw at the Tape Club in Hanover Square, Mayfair, on February 19, 2023.
The court heard that Brown is also facing an additional charge of possessing an offensive weapon — a bottle — in a public place. However, no pleas were entered for the assault and weapons charges during the hearing.
A further court date has been set for 11 July 2025, with a full trial scheduled to begin on 26 October 2026 and expected to last five to seven days.
Celebrity Arrival Draws Attention
Brown arrived at the courthouse around 9 a.m. to a media frenzy, flanked by photographers and fans. He walked silently into the building as about 20 supporters filled the public gallery behind the dock.
The singer was arrested last month on 15 May 2025 at around 2 a.m. by Greater Manchester Police, shortly after landing in the UK for his Breezy Bowl XX tour. Officers detained him at the Lowry Hotel, a five-star property in Salford.
Despite the charges, Brown was granted conditional bail after posting a substantial £5 million security bond, allowing him to continue his international tour.
Tour Continues Amid Legal Proceedings
Brown performed in Cardiff on Thursday night and is expected to headline two shows in London over the weekend. His tour itinerary also includes stops in Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and several cities in Ireland and continental Europe.
What’s Next?
Both Brown and Akinlolu will return to court in July for further proceedings. The high-profile nature of the case, involving one of the world’s most recognisable R&B artists, is likely to keep it in the public eye as the trial date approaches.
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