Brown, 36, was charged over an assault that reportedly took place at a venue in Hanover Square in London, on Feb. 19, 2023, according to the Metropolitan Police. He remains in custody and was set to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court at 10 a.m. on Friday, the police said.

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

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.