The incident occurred at around 4:30 am on Sunday outside the Inca show restaurant and bar on Argyll Street in London's Soho. It involved Gabrielle Carrington's Mercedes being in a collision that injured three people. According to major media reports, Carrington is a former X Factor finalist, and police have charged her with grievous bodily harm with intent.
Klaudia Zakrzewska, known as 'Klaudiaglam' on Instagram, was injured in the incident and remains in a life-threatening condition in hospital. Major media sources report she is in her 30s, though police have not confirmed her condition beyond saying she is in critical state. The court stated that Anoush Chyche, a security worker in his 50s, suffered life-changing injuries, while major media reports indicate Latisha Armstrong, a woman in her 30s, was treated for minor injuries to her wrist. Research suggests two other people were injured during the incident: a man in his 50s suffered serious, life-changing injuries and was taken to the hospital, and a woman in her 30s had minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Prosecutor Rizwan Amin described an ongoing dispute between the parties involved, noting they are known to each other. He stated that CCTV shows Gabrielle Carrington had an altercation with a male as she exited her car, which escalated and involved other members of the public, with security intervening. The prosecutor added that CCTV shows Carrington re-entered her vehicle, immediately moved off, and sharply mounted the pavement, striking Klaudia Zakrzewska. Major media reports describe footage of the incident circulating online that shows a woman getting into a black car before it surges forward, striking Ms Zakrzewska who goes under the vehicle. Research indicates a video shows Gabrielle Carrington arguing and physically clashing with Klaudia Zakrzewska before getting into a black Mercedes, with the car moving toward Zakrzewska and hitting her, leaving people screaming in panic, and the vehicle reversing over her, leaving her lying still on the ground.
She’s running her over!
Gabrielle Carrington has over 365,000 followers on Instagram under the handle RIELLEUK and is described by the court as a social media influencer who makes regular trips to the United Arab Emirates. Research suggests Klaudia Zakrzewska has around 260,000 followers under the name 'klaudiaglam'. In a post from April 7, Gabrielle Carrington is seen standing next to a black Mercedes similar to the one involved in the crash, holding a Chanel handbag, while other posts show her traveling to places like Mexico, Jamaica, and France.
Major media reports confirm Gabrielle Carrington appeared in Westminster Magistrates Court and was remanded in custody. She made a heart sign to her family in court and was wearing grey clothing, according to multiple sources. The judge set the next court hearing at the Old Bailey on May 19.
Police are asking anyone who saw what happened to come forward, and the investigation is ongoing, with officials still gathering details from witnesses and video footage. Detective Chief Inspector Alixson Foxwell stated in a press conference that while the incident took place in the early hours, venues in the area were still open, and police believe a number of people will have seen what happened. She urged anyone who witnessed the collision or any prior activity to come forward. According to timesofindia.indiatimes.com, an unidentified voice described the scene as someone being run over. Authorities believe Gabrielle Carrington was the one driving the car seen in the video, though key questions remain about the exact cause of the altercation and the current medical prognosis for the injured individuals.
Research indicates Klaudia Zakrzewska had been at the nightclub with friends before the fight began, and reports suggest the argument started inside the nightclub and later moved outside, where things escalated quickly. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about nightlife safety in central London, with police continuing to appeal for witnesses as they piece together the sequence of events. The case has drawn significant public attention due to the social media profiles of those involved, with both Carrington and Zakrzewska having substantial online followings that have amplified coverage of the incident across platforms.