Gabrielle Carrington, 30, a former X Factor finalist and social media influencer known as RIELLEUK, has been charged with attempted murder after her Mercedes struck three pedestrians outside a Soho nightclub. The incident occurred at around 4:30am on Sunday outside Inca nightclub in Argyll Street, leaving one woman in a life-threatening condition. Carrington, who has more than 365,000 followers on Instagram, was also charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and drink driving, according to police.
The three victims were Klaudia Zakrzewska, known as Klaudiaglam, Anoosh Chaichy, and Latisha Armstrong. Klaudia Zakrzewska remains in a life-threatening condition in hospital, police confirmed. According to Klaudia Zakrzewska's mother, doctors do not believe she will survive. Anoosh Chaichy, aged in his 50s, suffered life-changing injuries but no broken bones; a friend said he had a skin graft and is expected to be off work for six months. Latisha Armstrong suffered minor injuries to her wrist, according to multiple reports. The attempted murder charge relates to the attack on Klaudia Zakrzewska; the GBH charge relates to injuries to Anoosh Chaichy; and the ABH charge relates to injuries to Latisha Armstrong, according to major media.
Doctors do not believe she will survive.
Carrington appeared in court at Westminster Magistrates Court and was remanded in custody, according to multiple reports. She was not asked to enter any pleas. During the hearing, Carrington made a heart sign with her hands towards friends and family in court, according to multiple reports.
Prosecutor Rizwan Amin stated there was an ongoing dispute between parties and they are known to each other. CCTV showed Carrington had an altercation with a male, then re-entered her vehicle and drove onto the pavement, striking Zakrzewska, according to the prosecutor. The argument started inside the nightclub and later moved outside, according to reports.
We are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to come forward.
Anoosh Chaichy was hit from behind while trying to unlock his e-scooter after his shift, according to a friend. Klaudia Zakrzewska's mother described her daughter as a loving person and said the family is devastated, according to Metro - Main.
Carrington has a public social media presence featuring luxury travel and designer items. In a post from April 7, Carrington is seen next to a black Mercedes similar to the one involved, according to research. Her Instagram account, under the handle RIELLEUK, showcases a glamorous lifestyle with frequent posts from high-end locations.
A video shared on X shows the fight and the car hitting Zakrzewska, according to research. Police are asking witnesses to come forward, Detective Chief Inspector Alixson Foxwell said in an official statement: "We are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to come forward."
The nature of the dispute between Carrington and the victims remains unclear. It is not known whether Carrington intentionally drove at the victims or if it was an accident. Klaudia Zakrzewska's current medical condition has not been officially updated since the initial police statement. It is also unknown whether any weapons were involved in the altercation, and Carrington's motive for the alleged attack has not been established.