Singer Chris Brown arrested for assault with deadly weapon

Chris Brown allegedly pointed a gun at a woman in an hours-long standoff
Chris Brown allegedly pointed a gun at a woman in an hours-long standoff

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Los Angeles (AFP) - Singer Chris Brown was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, police said, following an hours-long standoff after a woman alleged he pointed a gun at her.

Police said the troubled singer, who has had numerous brushes with the law, was being transported to a police station to be booked on the assault charge.

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