A chilling incident unfolded outside a London nightclub, capturing the attention of many as a video emerged showing a brutal clash between two beauty influencers. The footage purportedly depicts a violent encounter between Gabrielle Carrington, 29, and her fellow content creator, Klaudia Zakrzewska, known online as Klaudia Glam.
In the disturbing video shared on social media platform X, the two women are seen embroiled in a physical altercation before Carrington allegedly takes a drastic turn. She is shown getting into her black Mercedes and driving towards Zakrzewska, knocking her down in a shocking hit-and-run attack that also involved two other individuals.
“She’s running her over!” an onlooker is heard exclaiming in disbelief as the vehicle strikes Zakrzewska, sending her to the ground. The video further shows the Mercedes reversing over Zakrzewska, leaving her motionless on the pavement.
Authorities have identified the alleged driver as Gabrielle Carrington, known online as rielleuk, boasting a significant following of over 360,000 on Instagram. In the wake of the incident, Carrington has been apprehended and faces serious charges, including attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, and driving under the influence.
This shocking event has sent ripples through the online beauty community, leaving many to grapple with the gravity of the situation and the real-life consequences of online rivalries escalating to violence.
She has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, and drink driving, according to the outlet.
Carrington previously made it to the live finals of British talent show “The X Factor” in 2013 as part of a girl group called “Miss Dynamix.”
The shocking scenes took place at around 4:30 a.m. Sunday outside “Inca,” a nightclub in the Soho neighborhood in Central London popular with tourists and locals alike.
Zakrzewska, who posts to her 260,000 Instagram followers as “klaudiaglam,” had been at the nightclub with friends on Saturday night when she and Carrington reportedly got into a fight which spilled outside onto the street.
UK media reported that Polish-born Zakrzewska is fighting for her life following the crash.
Two other people, a woman in her 30s and a man in his 50s, were also injured.
The man, who was unlocking an e-scooter at the time, suffered life-changing injuries and was taken to a hospital while the woman was treated for minor injuries, according to cops.
Carrington frequently posts on her social media, flaunting designer goods and luxury vacations.
In one post dated April 7, she stands next to a black Mercedes similar to the car involved in Sunday’s crash, while holding a Chanel handbag.
Other Instagram posts show her posing while on vacation in glamorous destinations such as Mexico, Jamaica, and France.
Police have urged any witnesses from the night to come forward.
“While this incident took place in the early hours of the morning, venues in the area were still open, and we believe a number of people will have seen what happened,” Detective Chief Inspector Alixon Foxwell said in a statement.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or any activity prior to it that they feel may be of relevance, to come forward,” she added.
