US singer Chris Brown was arrested in the UK following an alleged bottle attack on a night clubber at a club in London. Reports have it that the alleged bottle attack was prompted after an altercation erupted at a private party.
Brown, a visiting UK guest in line with his tour, was nabbed by the police in London. Witnesses point out a male victim seriously hurt after his head was smashed using a bottle. The victim was taken to the hospital and was reported to be stable.
Police have confirmed Brown was arrested over the incident and released on bail subsequently. Investigations are ongoing, with potential additional legal action depending on the outcome.
Chris Brown has had several run-ins with the police in the past. In 2009, he was convicted of assaulting fellow performer Rihanna, an act that sparked global outrage and blackened his reputation. He has since then been accused many times of violence, although not all have led to charges.
This recent arrest has again put the controversial past of the singer in the public eye. His fans and critics are debating whether he can be given another chance or held more accountable for consistent action.
There has not been an official comment from Brown’s camp. The artist denies, though, any involvement in the attack and asserts he was involved in a fight he did not start.
The club where the attack occurred is also under investigation for security lapses. Witnesses are being interviewed and CCTV footage is being watched in a bid to recreate what could have led to the bloody fight.
There has not yet been a court date set, but police affirm that the case is still open.
In short, Chris Brown’s arrest in London has once more put the spotlight on celebrity bad behavior. Whether it leads to charges or not, most believe it’s another reminder that being famous won’t exempt anyone from the law.
