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Chris Brown and Musician Pal Omololu Akinlolu Denied Bail in Assault Case

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Chris Brown's music pal Omololu Akinlolu, 38, has been denied bail and remanded in custody after appearing in court today. Akinlolu was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent by the Metropolitan Police, relating to an assault at a venue in Hanover Square in London on February 19, 2023. The charge was brought following an incident at a bar area, which allegedly continued into a different room within the establishment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Omololu Akinlolu, a 38-year-old US national and music pal of Chris Brown, has been denied bail and remanded in custody.
  • Akinlolu was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent by the Metropolitan Police, relating to an assault at a venue in Hanover Square in London on February 19, 2023.
  • Akinlolu appeared in court wearing a pink tracksuit and spoke to confirm his name and address, which was given as The Lowry Hotel in Salford.
  • Akinlolu's defence team, led by Grace Forbes, told the court that he will enter a not guilty plea.
  • The prosecution allegations include Akinlolu repeatedly punching the victim, Abe Diaw, in the head.
  • The incident allegedly started at a bar area and continued into a different room within the establishment.
  • Chris Brown, another music pal of Akinlolu, was arrested at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester on Thursday, May 15, on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
  • Brown has been remanded in custody until June 13 by a judge in Manchester over an allegation of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
  • Brown's upcoming tour dates, including the Breezy Bowl XX Tour in Amsterdam on June 8, may be affected by the court scheduling.

Statistics:

  • The alleged incident took place at a venue in Hanover Square in London on February 19, 2023.
  • Akinlolu, 38, was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent by the Metropolitan Police.
  • Chris Brown, 36, was arrested at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester on Thursday, May 15, on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
  • Brown has been remanded in custody until June 13 by a judge in Manchester.
  • Brown's Breezy Bowl XX Tour was set to start in Amsterdam on June 8.

Sources:

  • Met Police: Police arrest 36-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
  • Manchester Evening News (MEN): Chris Brown and Omololu Akinlolu denied bail in assault case.
  • Met Police: Police arrest 36-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
  • Crown Prosecution Service (CPS): Authorisation to charge Chris Brown with grievous bodily harm.

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