U.K. Court orders Chris Brown will remain in custody until June 13 over alleged 2023 assault

LONDON — Singer and rapper Chris Brown was ordered to remain in custody until his next court appearance in June during a U.K. court appearance Friday in connection with a 2023 nightclub incident.

LONDON — Singer and rapper Chris Brown was ordered to remain in custody until his next court appearance in June during a U.K. court appearance Friday in connection with a 2023 nightclub incident.

Brown is charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police of London. He faces a jail term of between two and 16 years if convicted.

He appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court and his case will next be heard at Southwark Crown court in London on June 13 which has been the scene of various high-profile legal cases in recent years.

All criminal cases in England are first heard in a magistrates court, then more serious cases including alleged violent crime are sent to crown court.

He is scheduled to perform in Manchester on June 15 and 16 with dates after that in London, Cardiff, Glasgow and Dublin.