Brown remains in custody and is set to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court for proceedings. Adele Kelly, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London North, noted that the charge falls under section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861, thus highlighting the severity of the allegation. “Criminal proceedings against this defendant are active,” Kelly remarked, adding that he is entitled to a fair trial.

Reports indicate that Brown arrived in Manchester via private jet on Wednesday, just prior to his arrest. Despite this setback, the R&B artist is due to continue his tour, with performances planned across the UK in the upcoming months of June and July.

As investigations proceed, the entertainment community and fans await the next developments in this case against the controversial star.