Carrington, who has over 365,000 Instagram followers under the handle RIELLEUK, is described as a social media influencer who makes regular trips to the UAE. She made it to the X Factor live finals in 2013 as part of the group Miss Dynamix, according to multiple reports. This background contrasts sharply with the serious charges she now faces.
The incident occurred outside the Inca nightclub and restaurant on Argyll Street in Soho at around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday. According to multiple reports, the collision involved Carrington's Mercedes and injured three people. The location and timing suggest the area was still active with nightlife patrons when the events unfolded.
Klaudia Zakrzewska, known online as 'Klaudiaglam', was injured and remains in life-threatening condition in hospital, according to police. Zakrzewska, who is in her 30s according to multiple reports, has around 260,000 followers under her social media name, according to research. Security worker Anoush Chyche, in his 50s, suffered life-changing injuries, the court said. A third woman, Latisha Armstrong, in her 30s, was treated for minor wrist injuries, according to court statements. Carrington caused injuries to two other people—a third woman and a security guard—according to multiple reports.
CCTV footage shows Carrington arrived in her car, had an altercation with a male after exiting, which escalated involving other members of the public, then re-entered the vehicle, according to prosecutor Rizwan Amin. The prosecutor said the vehicle immediately moved off and sharply mounted the pavement, striking Zakrzewska who was dragged forward and dropped between the vehicle and a metal bike rack. Footage of the incident circulating online shows a woman getting into a black car before it surges forward, striking Zakrzewska who goes under the vehicle, according to multiple reports. A video shows Gabrielle Carrington arguing and physically clashing with Klaudia Zakrzewska before getting into a black Mercedes, according to research. The car moves toward Zakrzewska and hits her, with a voice in the video shouting that she was being run over, research indicates. The vehicle reversed over Zakrzewska, who was left lying still on the ground, according to research. Authorities believe Carrington was the one driving the car seen in the video, research suggests.
Carrington appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court and was remanded in custody, according to multiple reports. She wore grey clothing in court and made a heart sign to her family, multiple reports indicate. The next court hearing is scheduled at the Old Bailey on May 19, the court said.
Carrington has been charged with attempted murder, according to police. She has also been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and drink driving, police said. Carrington was charged on Monday night, around 36 hours after the alleged incident, according to multiple reports.
Police are asking anyone who saw what happened to come forward, according to research. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are still gathering details from witnesses and video footage, research indicates.
Family and friends of both Carrington and Zakrzewska attended the court hearing, according to multiple reports. Key unknowns include the exact nature of the dispute between Carrington and Zakrzewska that led to the altercation. Reports suggest the argument started inside and later moved outside, where things escalated quickly, according to research. Another unknown is whether Carrington was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident, and what her exact blood alcohol level was. Police have not confirmed Zakrzewska's condition beyond saying she is in critical state, according to research. The medical prognosis for Zakrzewska and the other injured individuals also remains unclear.
Reports suggest the argument started inside the club, according to research. Carrington is suspected of having rammed a crowd with her car, according to multiple reports. In a post from April 7, Carrington is seen standing next to a black Mercedes similar to the one involved in the crash, holding a Chanel handbag, research shows. Zakrzewska had been at the nightclub with friends before the fight began, according to research. A man in his 50s, who was unlocking an e-scooter nearby, suffered serious, life-changing injuries and was taken to the hospital, research indicates. A woman in her 30s had minor injuries and was treated at the scene, according to research.