Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePol AllinghamSaturday 25 April 2026 18:28 BSTGabrielle Carrington appeared in court on Tuesday, charged with the attempted murder of Ms Zakrzewska (Instagram)Social media influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, has died six days after being struck by a car outside a nightclub in central London.Former X Factor finalist Gabrielle Carrington, 29, was initially charged with attempted murder following the incident on Argyll Street, Soho, on April 19.The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the charge against Carrington will be upgraded to murder following Ms Zakrzewska's death.Carrington also faces accusations of dangerous driving, being nearly twice the drink-drive limit, and causing injuries to three other individuals, including a 58-year-old man with life-changing injuries.Carrington, who did not enter any pleas, is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on May 19, while police have urged the public to avoid speculation and sharing graphic footage.In fullX Factor finalist charged with murder as influencer dies after being hit by car outside London clubThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in