American singer, Chris Brown has been handed an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, over an attack on music producer Abraham Diaw at a London nightclub in February 2023.

The 37-year-old Grammy-winning artiste was sentenced on Monday, October 26, at Southwark Crown Court after pleading guilty to affray in July. The suspended sentence means he will not serve the prison term immediately, provided he complies with the court’s conditions.

The incident occurred at Tape nightclub in Mayfair, London, where prosecutors said Brown struck Diaw on the head twice with a tequila bottle. CCTV footage presented in court reportedly showed the singer hitting the producer several times, while his vocal coach, Omololu Akinlolu, was also involved in the confrontation.

Diaw sustained injuries to his head and knee and was treated at St Mary’s Hospital following the incident.

Brown initially faced more serious charges, including assault, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon. However, the charges were dropped after he pleaded guilty to affray.

The singer was arrested in Manchester in May 2025 after travelling to the United Kingdom for a concert. He was later granted bail after providing £5 million in security, enabling him to continue his tour.

Although Brown will not immediately serve the custodial sentence, he remains subject to the court’s conditions throughout the 12-month suspension period.