Wrigley drops Brown gum campaign

Wrigley has announced that it is suspending an advertising campaign featuring Chris Brown.

The chewing gum maker said that it was "concerned by the serious allegations" made against the singer after he was arrested on suspicion of attacking a woman, widely reported to have been his girlfriend Rihanna.

"We believe Mr. Brown should be afforded the same due process as any citizen," said the company in a statement.

"However, we have made the decision to suspend the current advertising featuring Brown and any related marketing communications until the matter is resolved."

Brown, 19, handed himself into police on Sunday. He was released on $50,000 bail and a March 5 court date was set.

Earlier, it was reported that Rihanna received hospital treatment for "contusions and bite marks" following the alleged attack. However, in a statement, her publicist assured fans that the popstar was "well" and thanked them for their "concern and support".

Representatives for Brown have yet to comment.