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YouTube personality and streamer AngryGinge has hit back after being arrested at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix weekend, insisting he did not cause the alleged £30,000 worth of damage to a Formula 1 car.
The content creator, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, was attending Sunday’s big race with fellow streamers Chazza and SamHam when the trio were removed from the event by Northamptonshire Police. According to authorities, the group were accused of climbing into a classic BWT Racing Point car on display at the circuit and damaging it.
In a statement, police said:
“On Friday, July 4, Northamptonshire Police received a report that a classic Formula 1 car on display at Silverstone Circuit during the British Grand Prix event had sustained several thousands of pounds worth of damage, which was alleged to have been caused by someone accessing the display stand and climbing into the vehicle. Officers carried out initial inquiries, and suspects were identified.”
AngryGinge, however, denied wrongdoing in a livestream after his release. He told fans he did nothing more than sit inside the car for a photo opportunity, and claimed the police overreacted by arresting him and his friends.
“For sitting in a car, they got us. You don’t do that at F1. They locked us up for watching somebody else sitting in a car, they even locked SamHam up for watching somebody else sit in a car! They tried to say it was £30,000 damage. I didn’t break anything, just sat there.”
Credit: @angryginge13
The 22-year-old is known for his outspoken humour and has built a huge online following thanks to his entertaining streams, YouTube videos and recent high-profile appearances, including playing for England in the Soccer Aid charity match at Old Trafford.
Since news of the arrest broke, fans have flooded social media with messages of support and memes poking fun at the situation, with many questioning whether the situation warranted police action.
At the time of writing, Northamptonshire Police have not confirmed whether charges will be brought against Burtwistle or his fellow streamers, but the investigation remains ongoing.
