Authorities in Britain said they have arrested and charged American R&B singer Chris Brown with grievous bodily harm with intent stemming from an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023. Metropolitan Police announced the 36-year-old singer's arrest in a statement that said Brown remains in police custody and is expected to appear Friday morning at Manchester Magistrates' Court.

Singer Chris Brown was taken into custody at a Manchester hotel on suspicion of bodily harm in response to an alleged 2023 incident.

Chris Brown has been arrested in Manchester, England, and charged with grievous bodily harm with intent in connection with an alleged assault in London in February 2023.