A second individual has been charged in connection with a 2023 assault case involving American R&B star Chris Brown, according to a statement released by London’s Metropolitan Police on Saturday. Omolulu Akinlolu, a 38-year-old U.S. national, now faces a charge of causing grievous bodily harm in relation to the same incident that led to Brown’s recent arrest and detention.
The alleged assault took place on February 19, 2023, at a venue in Hanover Square, central London. While specific details of the incident remain limited, police confirmed that both men are linked to the same investigation. Akinlolu is scheduled to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court in northwestern England, marking a significant development in the case that has drawn international media attention.
Chris Brown, 36, was taken into custody on Wednesday after arriving in the UK via private jet. He was detained at a luxury hotel in Manchester, reportedly by officers acting on an existing warrant. The Grammy Award-winning artist appeared in court on Friday, where a judge denied his bail request and ordered that he remain in custody until a hearing on June 13.
Brown is facing a charge of grievous bodily harm—an offense under UK law that carries serious penalties. The court’s decision to deny bail has cast uncertainty over the singer’s European tour, with upcoming performances scheduled in the Netherlands on June 8 and Germany on June 11, both of which had already sold out.
Known for his early 2000s hits like “Kiss Kiss” and “Forever,” Brown has had a turbulent legal history. He infamously pleaded guilty to felony assault in 2009 after attacking his then-girlfriend, pop icon Rihanna, a case that significantly impacted his public image and career trajectory.
As legal proceedings unfold, fans and industry insiders are closely watching how the case might impact Brown’s professional commitments and ongoing tour. With a second individual now facing charges, the scope and seriousness of the alleged incident are becoming increasingly clear.
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