Plus-Size Influencer Rielleuk Charged With Attempted Murder Over Soho Mercedes Attack

Gabrielle Carrington, a prominent "extreme curvy" influencer known as RIELLEUK, has been formally charged with attempted murder tonight following a violent vehicular assault in central London.

The 29-year-old, from Broadfield Road, Manchester, is accused of intentionally driving her black Mercedes-Benz into a group of pedestrians on Argyll Street outside the Inca nightclub at 4:30 am on Sunday. The collision followed a physical altercation on the pavement and has left fellow Fashion Nova ambassador Klaudia Zakrzewska (Klaudia Glam) fighting for her life in intensive care.

The Defendant: Gabrielle Carrington (RIELLEUK)

Carrington has built a massive digital footprint as the "BBL Bully," a leader in the surgically enhanced "curvy" fashion niche with over 360,000 followers. Her content frequently showcased the high-performance vehicles and luxury lifestyle funded by her influencer brand. She now faces a series of severe criminal charges that could result in life imprisonment:

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• Attempted Murder

• Section 18 – GBH with Intent

• Actual Bodily Harm (ABH)

• Dangerous Driving

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• Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

The Victim: Klaudia Zakrzewska (Klaudia Glam)

Zakrzewska, 33, remains in a critical and life-threatening condition. A pioneer for Polish-born plus-size models, she was temporarily trapped and injured further beneath the vehicle after the impact.

A second victim—a man in his 50s who was an innocent bystander—has suffered permanent, life-changing injuries, while a third woman was treated for minor injuries.

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The Evidence: Viral Footage and "Pre-Incident" Threats

The Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime South unit has secured viral mobile phone footage which reportedly shows Carrington breaking away from a physical brawl, entering her car, and mounting the pavement.

Crucially, investigators are prioritizing a social media post made by Carrington at 3:45 pm on the Saturday before the crash. The post allegedly showed her driving at 82 mph with a caption stating she would put someone in the hospital if "provoked." This evidence will be pivotal at tomorrow's hearing to establish the mens rea (intent) required for the attempted murder charge.

Court Schedule

Carrington has been remanded in custody tonight. She is scheduled to make her first appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court tomorrow morning, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

LEGAL ANALYSIS: THE THRESHOLD OF ATTEMPTED MURDER

From a prosecutorial standpoint, charging Carrington with attempted murder rather than just "Dangerous Driving" or "GBH" indicates that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) believes they have irrefutable evidence of a specific intent to kill.

1. The Vehicle as a Lethal Weapon

In the eyes of the court, a high-performance Mercedes used to mount a crowded pavement is viewed with the same legal gravity as a firearm or a knife. The fact that Carrington reportedly ignored shouts of "Don't run her over!" before accelerating will be used to demonstrate a conscious decision to use the vehicle as a weapon of lethal force.

2. Professional Impact and Accountability

This case highlights the "Wild West" of the influencer economy, where personal disputes often spill over from digital platforms into physical violence. Carrington’s "BBL Bully" branding, which leaned into an aggressive and provocative aesthetic, will likely be scrutinized during bail applications tomorrow. The court will have to determine if this persona was merely "content" or a reflection of a genuine danger to the public.

3. The "Life-Changing" Factor

The Section 18 GBH charge regarding the male bystander is particularly significant. Even if the attempted murder charge were reduced, a Section 18 conviction carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, reflecting the permanent nature of the injuries he sustained while simply unlocking an e-scooter.

THE VERDICT: A TRAGIC COLLISION OF NARRATIVES

Tomorrow at Westminster, the glamour of the "curvy fashion" world will be replaced by the cold, grey reality of a custodial dock. This is no longer a dispute over social media clout or brand deals; it is a high-stakes criminal prosecution involving three lives shattered on a Soho pavement.

The "BBL Bully" moniker has taken on a dark, literal meaning that the justice system will not ignore. As Klaudia Zakrzewska fights for every breath in a London hospital, Gabrielle Carrington faces the first of many days in a cell where her follower count offers no protection against the weight of the law.