Gabrielle Carrington, better known online asRIELLEUK, has become the focus of a high-profile criminal case following a collision in Westminster in the early hours of Sunday, 19 April. Carrington, a former X Factor finalist, lifestyle influencer, and entrepreneur, is accused of driving her Mercedes into three people, including fellow influencer and model,Klaudia Zakrzewska, 29, known to her followers asKlaudia Glam.
Carrington was arrested on the scene and has since appeared in court charged with attempted murder. She has sparked a wave of public fury after making a 'heart shape pose' to the public gallery, with critics arguing that the gesture shows Carrington's total lack of remorse. Zakrzewska remains in critical condition, while another victim has been described as suffering 'life-changing injuries.'
On Tuesday, 21 April, Carrington appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where she was remanded in custody. As she was led from the dock to the cells, she made a 'heart shape pose' to her family. The gesture, captured in a courtroom sketch, has provoked anger online, with critics arguing it demonstrated a lack of remorse given the seriousness of the charges. She is facing attempted murder charges causing grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, dangerous driving and drink driving.
District Judge Nina Tempia ordered that Carrington remain in custody until the next court hearing at the Old Bailey on 19 May 2026. The influencer did not enter any pleas during Tuesday's court hearing,ITV Newsreported.
Based on reports and footage circulating online, Carrington and Zakrzewska were involved in a heated exchange before the collision. At approximately 4:30 AM, Carrington stepped away and headed to her car.
In video footage, a bystander can be heard screaming, 'Don't run her over,' before Carrington's car accelerated toward the crowd. She crashed into three people, including Zakrzewska, who sustained the most severe injury.
"Influencer" RielleUK has been arrested after ploughing her car into three innocent people on Argyll Street in central London.This happened in the early hours this morning.A woman in her 30s is now in a critical condition in hospital.A man in his 50s - who was simply a…https://t.co/VPwe5vVE54pic.twitter.com/USiSbvuaVb
As outlined in court by prosecutor Rizwan Amin,Sky Newsreported: 'CCTV show that Ms Carrington had arrived in Argyll Street in her car, which was nearby to the Inca nightclub.' He added, 'During this time, she seemed to have an altercation with a male as she exited her car.'
The prosecutor said that the altercation escalated and that security staff tried to intervene, but Carrington re-entered her vehicle. Armin said, the vehicle 'immediately moved off and sharply mounted the pavement.'
He continued: 'During this manoeuvre, the vehicle has struck Ms Zakrzewska who was positioned to the front side of the vehicle and she was dragged forwards and dropped between the vehicle and a metal bike rack.'
Source: International Business Times UK
