Chris Brown remanded in custody over alleged London nightclub attack

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1R&B singer Chris Brown has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub.

2The American singer was arrested at Salford's Lowry Hotel on Thursday and later charged over the alleged assault, which is said to have happened at the Tape club in London's Mayfair in 2023.

3Brown, 36, is alleged to have used a bottle to cause grievous bodily harm to music producer Abe Diaw.

4The singer was in Manchester ahead of his planned tour of the UK in June and July, with dates at the city's Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

5During the hearing, Brown, who was wearing black tracksuit bottoms and a plain t-shirt, spoke to confirm his full name as Christopher Maurice Brown and date of birth.

6Fans outside court

7When asked to confirm his address he said The Lowry Hotel.

8District Judge Joanne Hirst told Brown the case will be moved to Southwark Crown Court in London with the next hearing to be held on 13 June.

9She said the nature of the offence of grievous bodily harm was too serious to to be dealt with by a magistrates' court.

10Brown was scheduled to perform in Amsterdam on 8 June, before heading to Germany then embarking on the UK dates.

11Fans gathered outside Manchester Magistrates' Court ahead of the hearing.

12One fan, who lives in Manchester, told the BBC she had cancelled her plans so she could spend the day outside court.

13Candy, 35, said she has followed the star since she was 14 and when she heard the news of his arrest she could not sleep.

14"I'm just here to support him," she said.

15"I love his music, his voice. 16Even my children are fans now."

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