Grammy-winning artistChris Brownwas arrested in the early hours of May 15 at a five-star hotel in England. Detectives from the Metropolitan Police detained the 36-year-old American musician on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, stemming from an alleged incident at a London nightclub over two years ago. The arrest unfolded around 2 AM at The Lowry Hotel, a well-known luxury establishment in Manchester. According to a report fromThe Sun, Brown had arrived at Manchester Airport via private jet just hours before being taken into custody. He currently remains in police custody. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 The allegations leading to Thursday's dramatic arrest trace back to February 2023. Brown is accused of injuring music producer Abe Diaw during an altercation at the exclusive Tape nightclub in London's Mayfair district. The initial claim involved an alleged attack with a bottle. Related: Chris Brown Runs Into Ex at Coachella 8 Years After She Was Granted Restraining Order The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest and the connection to the 2023 incident in a statement provided to MailOnline: "'A 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester shortly after 2am on Thursday, May 15 on suspicion of grievous bodily harm." The statement continued, "'He has been taken into custody where he remains. The arrest relates to an incident at a venue in Hanover Square on 19 February 2023. The investigation is being led by detectives from the Central West Area Basic Command Unit.'" Hanover Square is located in the Mayfair area, consistent with the reported location of the Tape nightclub. The investigation into the 2023 allegations has evidently been ongoing, culminating in this morning's arrest in Manchester. The situation is currently developing, and further details are expected to emerge as the police investigation continues. Next:Jennifer Lopez Suffers Facial Injury, Needs Stitches After AMA Rehearsals
