YouTube personality AngryGinge, real name Morgan Burtwistle, was one of three content creators arrested on July 4 at the Silverstone Circuit during the British Grand Prix over alleged damage to a classic Formula 1 car valued at £30,000. The incident occurred while the trio, who were guests of Red Bull and live-streaming the event, were at the iconic racetrack.
Northamptonshire Police confirmed the suspects were detained on suspicion of causing criminal damage after one of them was seen climbing into the Racing Point RP19 car displayed on site. The men, aged 23, 25, and 27, were taken into custody as inquiries unfolded.
Investigation and Police Statement on the Arrests
A spokesperson from Northamptonshire Police explained that officers responded to a report about damage to a classic F1 car on display during the event. Following initial inquiries, those responsible were identified, leading to the arrest of three individuals suspected of criminal damage.
After further investigation, the police released the trio with no charges filed.
“Following a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the incident, all three men were released with no further action.”
AngryGinge Details Events Leading to Arrest and Release
In footage from his YouTube channel, Burtwistle observed as fellow streamer Chazza climbed into the Racing Point RP19 before police approached them. After leaving custody, AngryGinge shared his experience, saying,
“It’s been a while, it’s been 15 hours and I’m outside the police station, we got arrested and then released because we did nothing wrong, no charge, nothing.”
He expressed disbelief over the situation:
“This is mental, Silverstone security accused us of criminal damage of £30,000.”
Streamer Speaks Out About 15-Hour Custody Experience
Burtwistle emphasized that the group was live-streaming throughout and denied any wrongdoing.
“We were streaming the whole thing and we know full well we didn’t damage nothing. Not only did we definitely not criminally damage nothing.”
He described the long detention in police custody:
“We got arrested at 21:42 I believe yesterday, we’ve been in there ever since. 15 hours of the same four walls, not knowing what’s going on. Mental.”
He further recounted the circumstances on TikTok, stating that all three were detained simply for sitting in or watching someone sit in the car, adding,
“For sitting in a car, they got us, you don’t do that at F1. They locked us up, they locked me up for watching somebody else sit in a car – they locked SamHam up for watching somebody else sit in a car. They locked Chazza up for sitting in a car, criminal damage, they tried to say.”
Regarding the alleged damage costs, he noted,
“30 grand, they tried to say.”
Incident Draws Attention Amid Ongoing F1 Season
This episode has raised questions about security measures at major racing events and the handling of guests, especially those with significant online followings. AngryGinge’s association with Red Bull and his prominence in the streaming community have attracted media focus on the incident and the investigation by local police authorities.
As the British Grand Prix continues to capture global attention, this incident serves as a reminder of the challenges in balancing fan engagement with strict protective measures for valuable motorsport assets.
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