Chris Brown pleads guilty to ‘affray’ at Mayfair club after previously denying charges

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to ‘affray’ after appearing in court over an alleged bottle attack that took place at a Mayfair club in 2023. The R&B singer attended a case management hearing at Southwark Crown Court today, waving to his supporters as he arrived at the court in London. In July last year, the 37-year-old denied all of the charges made against him, declaring: ‘Not guilty ma’am’ as he attended a plea hearing. However, he has now pleaded guilty to ‘affray’ following the allegation that he attacked a former friend of his at the Tape private members’ club in Mayfair in 2023. Brown, whose jury trial is due to take place on October 26, was previously charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm against Abraham Diaw. He pleaded not guilty to the charge in June last year. He also denied the charge of having an offensive weapon (the bottle) in a public place, and the charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. R&B singer Chris Brown attended court in London today. (Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Brown waved to his supporters as he arrived at court (Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) He passed the fans gathered outside (Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Brown’s vocal coach Omololu Akinlolu also denied the charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. On Friday, three charges were dropped – the charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against Diaw, the charge of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and the charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. Brown will be sentenced on the affray charge on October 26. In UK law, a person is found guilty of affray ‘if he uses or threatens unlawful violence towards another and his conduct is such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety’. The legislation also states: ‘A person guilty of affray is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or a fine or both, or on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both.’ A mugshot of Chris Brown released by London’s Met (Picture: Metropolitan Police) Brown seen performing at his Breezy Bowl XX Tour on August 30, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture: Prince Williams/WireImage) Following today’s hearing, Detective Constable Zara Ripamonti said: ‘This was a disgraceful, unprovoked assault that put a man in hospital. ‘There is no place for serious violence like this in London and I’m pleased these men accepted what they did wasn’t just completely unacceptable – but criminal. ‘This has been a long investigation and we’ve worked with police colleagues in the UK to bring these two men to justice.’ Claire Campbell, Senior Crown Prosecutor in CPS London South, said: ‘This was a vicious and unprovoked attack by Brown and Akinlolu in a crowded nightclub where Brown used a glass bottle as a weapon to strike the victim’s head twice. ‘This kind of violence is entirely unacceptable, and the Crown Prosecution Service will work tirelessly – with the police and partners across the criminal justice system – to pursue cases like this and prove that no one is above the law.’ At earlier hearings, Brown was ordered to pay a £5 million security fee as part of his bail conditions. He had to surrender his passport when he entered any country, but he was allowed to continue performing in his world tour. Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin He was released on bail again on Friday. Arrow MORE: Katie Holmes spotted with new younger boyfriend Jason Bard Yarmosky Arrow MORE: Marvelous Mrs. Maisel set decorator Mary Kate Golding dies in ‘suspected murder-suicide’ stabbing Arrow MORE: Bruce Willis, 71, makes rare public appearance after dementia diagnosis