This is the first picture of the brutal injuries suffered by Rihanna, allegedly at the hands of her former lover Chris Brown.
The picture of the singer's bruised, cut and swollen face appeared on American website TMZ.com.
The bust-up is alleged to have occurred after the couple had an argument as they left a pre-Grammy Awards party.
Battered: Rihanna's injuries after Brown allegedly beat her
Both were nominated for Grammys and were scheduled to appear at the February 8 awards show but cancelled at the last minute.
Brown surrendered to Los Angeles police on February 8 and was released on $50,000 bail after being arrested for investigation of making a criminal threat, a felony.
He has not been charged by the district attorney's office, which is still investigating the case.
Brown surrendered to authorities just as the show was getting under way.
Happier times: Rihanna before the alleged attack
According to police, Brown and a woman began arguing as they were travelling in a car shortly after the February 7 party.
The fight escalated after they got out of the car, and Brown had left by the time officers arrived.
Rihanna, who turns 21 today, has not been seen in public since the alleged attack and is believed to be staying with her family in Barbados.
Rihanna and Chris Brown, pictured at a pre-Grammy party just hours before the alleged assault. They later cancelled their performances at the awards
Brown spoke out about the incident for the first time this week, saying he is 'sorry and saddened' by what happened.
The 19-year-old R&B singer said he is seeking counselling from his pastor and loved ones but said much of what has been reported of the incident is untrue, although he did not elaborate.
In a statement issued through publicist Michael Sitrick, he said: 'Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired.
'I am seeking the counselling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God's help, to emerging a better person.
Chris Brown, who allegedly assaulted his pop star girlfriend Rihanna last week, has spoken out for the first time saying he is 'sorry and saddened'
'Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and or reported in the media is wrong,' he added.
But he said he could not discuss that in detail until his case is resolved.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles police are thought to have launched an internal investigation into how the picture of Rihanna's injuries came to be released.
People.com quoted a police statement as saying: 'The photograph has the appearance of one taken during an official domestic violence investigation.
'The Los Angeles Police Department takes seriously its duty to maintain the confidentiality of victims of domestic violence.
Source: Daily Mail Uk.
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