of chris brown wanted for alleged assault; missing from grammys

Chris Brown Wanted For Alleged Assault: Singer Chris Brown is under investigation and wanted for alleged assault on an unidentified woman. Brown and girlfriend Rihanna were both scheduled to perform at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. The police said 90 minutes before the show began that they were investigating Chris Brown. His performance was subsequently removed from the show, though it was unclear if he bowed out or was dropped.


Chris Brown and Rihanna missing from the Grammy Awards [photo via]

Los Angeles authorities are reportedly seeking to question R&B singer Chris Brown for allegedly assaulting a woman.

According to The Associated Press, a woman revealed to the police that she was attacked by Brown after they got into an argument early Sunday (February 8). Police say the dispute between the two began inside a vehicle and it escalated when they got out of the car. The incident occurred in the Hancock Park neighbourhood. Police have refused to reveal the identify of the woman but word is floating around that the victim is Brown's girlfriend, Rihanna. Police revealed that the woman had visible injuries.

Rihanna was slated to perform at the Grammy Awards tonight but her apperance has been cancelled. Brown was scheduled to perform with her. Brown's representatives could not be reached for comment.

LAPD officer April Harding issued a statement after a 911 call reported the disturbance:

If police locate Brown, he's subject to arrest.

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- Chris Brown Under Investigation
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