Chris Brown denied bail and remanded to custody following his arrest for assault in the U.K.

Chris Brown will remain in custody following his arrest in the United Kingdom related to an alleged assault involving a bottle at a nightclub in London. The renowned singer, who recently won a Grammy award, was denied bail during proceedings at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Friday. District Judge Joanne Hirst determined that the nature of the allegations warranted continued detention.

The 36-year-old artist was apprehended on Thursday at a hotel in Manchester. He has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm in connection with an incident described by prosecutors as an “unprovoked attack in a nightclub full of people.” The incident reportedly involved an assault on music producer Abe Diaw, during which Brown is accused of using a glass bottle of Don Julio tequila to strike Diaw multiple times on the head.

Diaw has reportedly suffered serious injuries from the alleged incident and is seeking damages of million through a civil lawsuit. While his legal representation confirmed the physical ramifications of the encounter, additional specifics about Diaw’s injuries were not disclosed.

During the court hearing, prosecutors outlined the sequence of events that took place at Tape, a popular nightclub in London. It was alleged that after initially striking Diaw with the bottle, Brown pursued him to a different area of the venue, where he was purportedly kicked and punched, both by Brown and an accomplice. Prosecutor Hannah Nicholls emphasized the severity of the alleged crime, leading Judge Hirst to refer the case to Southwark Crown Court in London, citing its serious nature. The request for bail by Brown’s defense was also denied.

Brown’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 13. This situation poses significant challenges for his professional commitments, particularly as he was preparing to embark on his Breezy Bowl XX tour, with the first show set for June 8 in The Netherlands. The uncertainty surrounding his legal situation now casts a shadow on the entire tour, raising questions about its feasibility and the artist’s ability to fulfill upcoming engagements.

As developments unfold, the implications of this case extend beyond Brown himself, affecting his fans, the music industry, and all those involved.