Gabrielle Carrington, 29, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a collision in central London, according to multiple reports. Police have since charged her with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, and drink driving. Authorities believe Carrington was the driver of the car seen in video evidence from the scene.
The collision occurred on Argyll Street in Soho, London, at around 04:30hrs on Sunday, 19 April, a police spokesperson said. According to research, the incident happened around 4:30 a.m. outside the Inca nightclub in Soho, Central London.
Klaudia Zakrzewska, known online as Klaudiaglam, was left in a life-threatening condition after being hit by the car, multiple reports indicate. Research suggests Zakrzewska is fighting for her life after the incident outside the London nightclub. Police have not confirmed her condition beyond saying she is in a critical state, according to research. A man in his 50s sustained life-changing injuries and was taken to hospital, police added. A third woman, aged in her 30s, was treated for minor injuries, police further stated.
A video circulating online appears to show the moment a black car drove into a group of people, multiple reports indicate. Research describes the video as showing 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 is being run over. The vehicle reversed over Zakrzewska, who was left lying still on the ground, research adds.
Gabrielle Carrington is a former X Factor star turned influencer, according to multiple reports. She made it to the live finals of X Factor in 2013 as part of the group Miss Dynamix, multiple reports indicate. Miss Dynamix split in 2014, and Carrington became an influencer with over 362,000 followers on Instagram, multiple reports add. Research notes she is known online as 'rielleuk' and has over 360,000 Instagram followers. Carrington has a public social media presence where she often shares posts about luxury travel and designer items, research states. 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, research further details.
Klaudia Zakrzewska had been at the Inca nightclub with friends on the night of the incident. She has over 258,000 followers on Instagram, known for her online presence as Klaudiaglam.
The incident is not being treated as terrorism-related, a Met spokesperson said. Gabrielle Carrington has been remanded in custody ahead of her first court appearance on Tuesday, 21 April, police confirmed. 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 adds. Detective Chief Inspector Alixson Foxwell stated that while this incident took place in the early hours of the morning, venues in the area were still open, and they believe a number of people will have seen what happened. Foxwell added that they urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or any activity prior to it that they feel may be of relevance, to come forward.
Reports suggest the argument started inside the nightclub and later moved outside, where things escalated quickly, according to research.
The case has drawn significant public attention due to the high-profile backgrounds of those involved and the severity of the alleged crimes. It raises questions about social media influence, celebrity culture, and public safety in nightlife districts. The legal proceedings will likely be closely watched as evidence is presented in court.
Key unknowns in the investigation include the exact cause or nature of the argument between Gabrielle Carrington and Klaudia Zakrzewska. It is also unclear whether there is any evidence or witness testimony confirming that the collision was intentional. The current medical prognosis for Klaudia Zakrzewska and the man with life-changing injuries has not been publicly disclosed. Investigators have not indicated if there are any additional suspects or persons of interest. The specific evidence collected by police, such as video footage or forensic analysis, to support the charges remains under review.