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X Factor finalist denies murdering influencer by running her over with car
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A former X Factor finalist has denied murdering a social media influencer by running her over with a car in central London.
Gabrielle Carrington of Manchester, allegedly struck Klaudia Zakrzewska outside Inca nightclub in Argyll Street, Soho, at 04:30 BST on 19 April.
The 29-year-old appeared at the Old Bailey by video link from Bronzefield prison to deny the charge.
She had been initially charged with attempted murder but that was changed to murder after Zakrzewska died from her injuries six days later.
Carrington appeared emotional on the video link, wiping tears from her face throughout the hearing and was placed into custody afterwards.