A security guard sustained severe injuries after allegedly being hit by a social media influencer driving a Mercedes, as captured in a photo. Anoosh Chaichy, 56, from Edgware, North London, was beside BBL influencer Klaudiaglam, also known as Klaudia Zakrzewska, while adjusting his e-scooter when both were struck by the black car. The security guard was left on the pavement, while Klaudia was rushed to the hospital in critical condition following the incident outside a London nightclub on Sunday night.
X Factor contestant turned influencer Gabrielle Carrington, 29, known online as RIELLEUK, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, intentional grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm, and reckless driving.
Polish-born Klaudia, with nearly 260,000 Instagram followers, was at Inca nightclub before the event. Carrington appeared in court on Tuesday, where District Judge Nina Tempia remanded her in custody. Carrington, a former member of Miss Dynamix and X Factor finalist in 2013, now has over 365,000 online followers.
Prosecutor Rizwan Amin detailed the allegations against Carrington, stating that emergency services were called to Argyll Street in the early hours of Sunday, April 19, for a reported hit-and-run incident. Amin outlined the events that led to injuries to Anoosh Chaichy, Ms. Latisha Armstrong, and Ms. Zakrzewska.
Metropolitan Police reported the severity of the injuries, stating that a woman in her 30s was in critical condition, a man in his 50s sustained life-altering injuries, and a third woman in her 30s had minor injuries as a result of the collision.
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell from Specialist Crime South expressed concern for the injured and urged witnesses to come forward with any relevant information about the incident.
Carrington, from Manchester, faces charges of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and driving under the influence. She did not enter a plea during the court hearing.
David Malone, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London North, emphasized the active legal proceedings against Carrington and the importance of avoiding any online information sharing that could prejudice the case.