Influencer Gabrielle Carrington arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after vehicle strikes three outside London nightclub
A viral social media personality has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle mounted the pavement outside a Mayfair nightclub in the early hours of the morning, striking three pedestrians and leaving one man with life-changing injuries.
The suspect, reportedly identified as Gabrielle Carrington, is known online as RIELLEUK — a handle that began trending across social media platforms within hours of the incident, as footage of the chaotic scene spread rapidly.
Carrington, 29, has amassed more than 360,000 followers on Instagram, where her content centres on luxury travel, fashion, nightlife, and high-end lifestyle. She is also widely known as the “BBL Bully,” a nickname that took hold online due to her bold, appearance-focused personal brand and outspoken social media persona.
The arrest followed a deeply disturbing incident in the early hours outside a Mayfair nightclub. A viral video circulating online appears to show a car suddenly veering onto the pavement and ploughing into a group of people, with bystanders seen screaming and rushing to help those on the ground.
The Daily Mail reported that the footage quickly spread across platforms, drawing widespread shock and prompting thousands to search for the driver’s identity. Three people were injured in the incident. A man is reported to have sustained life-changing injuries, while a woman was reportedly trapped beneath the vehicle before bystanders and emergency responders were able to free her. A third victim sustained minor injuries.
Police confirmed that a woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, and drink driving. She remains in custody as the investigation continues. Authorities have not officially confirmed the suspect’s identity, though online speculation rapidly and widely linked the arrest to RIELLEUK, pushing her name to the top of trending lists across multiple platforms.
The incident has drawn intense public scrutiny not only because of the violence involved, but because of the profile of the person allegedly behind the wheel. For many followers, the contrast between the curated luxury of her Instagram feed and the gravity of the allegations has been jarring.
As investigators piece together the full sequence of events, questions are mounting about what took place in the moments before the car left the road and what consequences now await one of London’s more recognisable social media figures.
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