Gabrielle Carrington, also known online as RIELLEUK, has been detained in connection with a serious early-morning automobile accident in central London that left influencer Klaudia Glam in critical condition. The incident had occurred on the early mornings of April 19 on Argyll Street near the London Palladium.
The 29-year-old Gabrielle Carrington initially came to the public’s notice in 2013 when competing on The X Factor UK. She participated in the competition as a member of the girl group Miss Dynamix, which advanced to the live finals.
Carrington made the shift to social media influencing in recent years, amassing more than 350,000 Instagram followers. Her content largely focuses on fashion, nightlife, luxury lifestyle and travel. According to reports, she also has a beauty-related business and has a bold online persona, which has made her famous.
What happened in the early mornings of London?
Police and eyewitnesses said that after a heated confrontation between Carrington and Klaudia Glam outside a nightclub, the situation worsened in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Videos that are making the rounds on the internet seem to show the two influencers fighting before things got physical. Bystanders tried to step in, but the situation soon escalated.
The video then shows Carrington approaching a black Mercedes, getting inside, and then driving into a crowd. Shortly before the crash, witnesses can be heard yelling cautions, such as “Don’t run her over.”
As soon as the incident occurred early in the morning, the emergency services responded quickly, and all the victims were transported to nearby hospitals.
The incident claimed three victims: Klaudia Glam, a 50-year-old man and another female. According to confirmed reports, the 50-year-old male is gravely injured, which will affect his daily life, and the woman sustained minor wounds. Meanwhile, Klaudia is in critical condition. She is not confirmed dead, but posts from friends and people who know her indicate otherwise.
Carrington is currently being held by the police after being taken into custody at the scene. She is being investigated on suspicion of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, dangerous/reckless driving, and drinking and driving.
While stressing the gravity of the situation, the Metropolitan Police have made it clear that the incident is not being investigated as terrorism-related.
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell encouraged witnesses to come forward, pointing out that several people might have witnessed crucial moments before the incident because the area was still bustling at the time. She said:
“We know the area was still busy, and we believe there are people who saw what happened or have information that could help us piece together the full sequence of events.”
What about Klaudia Glam?
Klaudia Glam, whose real name is Klaudia Zakrzewska, is a UK fashion influencer and has built a significant fan base on the internet. She is known for her work with brands like Fashion Nova and appearances on shows like Price of Perfection.
Despite internet speculations, there is currently no official confirmation of Klaudia Glam’s death. Authorities have confirmed that she is still in critical condition.
Police have not formally confirmed a reason behind the altercation despite rumors on social media that a rapper known as Twin S was the reason for the dispute. Right now, investigators are trying to focus on piecing together what happened before the altercation at around 4:30 AM BST and how quickly it got out of control, which turned the bystanders into victims.
Stay tuned to Soap Central for more information.
Edited by Zachary D. Lyngdoh