Second man charged over London nightclub assault

R&B singer Chris Brown has already been remanded into custody in connection with the case

Chris Brown has also been charged in connection with the alleged assault
Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 17th May 2025

A second man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent relating to a reported assault at a London nightclub which has also seen R&B singer Chris Brown face charges, the Metropolitan Police said.

Omolulu Akinlolu, 38, a US national, will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, relating to an assault which reportedly took place at a venue in Hanover Square in Mayfair on February 19 2023, the force said.

Brown, 36, was charged on Thursday with grievous bodily harm with intent and appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Southwark Crown Court, London, on June 13th.

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