Chris Brown Barred from UK

Chris Brown has been told he isn't welcome in the UK because of his assault conviction. The singer's visa application was rejected by British authorities, forcing him to cancel a tour of the UK and Ireland just days before it was suppposed to begin, the BBC reports. The singer was sentenced to community service for beating up then-girlfriend Rihanna last year.

"We reserve the right to refuse entry to the UK to anyone guilty of a serious criminal offense. Public safety is one of our primary concerns," Britain's Home Office said in a statement. "Each application to enter the UK is considered on its individual merits." Brown's promoters have told fans to hold onto their tickets because the dates may be rescheduled.
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