Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown was ordered held in custody after appearing Friday in a British courtroom to face a charge that he seriously beat a music producer in a London nightclub in 2023.

The singer was sued in connection with the alleged incident in November 2023 and his arrest comes ahead of his Breezy Bowl tourChris Brown was arrested in Manchester, England on May 15, The UK Sun claimsPolice say they arrested a man "on suspicion of grievous bodily harm,

Brown, 36, was charged over an assault that reportedly took place at a venue in Hanover Square in London, on Feb. 19, 2023, according to the Metropolitan Police. He remains in custody and was set to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court at 10 a.m. on Friday, the police said.