Pictured: Rihanna's horrific injuries after alleged bust-up with Chris Brown

Taken from mail-online: 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.

Battered: Rihanna's injuries after Brown allegedly beat her

Rihanna and Chris Brown, pictured at a pre-Grammy party just hours before the alleged assault. They later cancelled their performances at the awards.