Popular British content creator Angry Ginge has broken his silence following his arrest at the British Grand Prix, where he and fellow streamers were accused of causing £30,000 worth of damage to a classic Formula 1 car.
The 23-year-old, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, was taken into custody alongside fellow creators Chazza and SamHam during the high-profile race weekend at Silverstone. The trio were detained after allegedly entering a restricted display area and sitting inside a historic BWT Racing Point Formula 1 car — a vehicle estimated to be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Viral images and videos from the event showed Burtwistle and his companions being escorted away by security, prompting widespread speculation online. Police later confirmed that the men were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.
However, Burtwistle has since denied any wrongdoing, claiming in a livestream to his fans that the group were unfairly treated. Wearing an orange jumpsuit in a tongue-in-cheek nod to his time in custody, the streamer said: “For sitting in a car, they got us. You don’t do that at F1. 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.”
The YouTuber, who is known for his humorous commentary and gaming content, went on to describe his 15-hour detention in a holding cell, during which he expected to be formally interviewed but was instead told he was free to go.
“Ten o’clock in the morning, I’m thinking it’s interview time,” he said. “Officer opens it: ‘You’re free to go, there’s no further action.’ I’ve just spent 15 hours in a concrete block, and I’m now being told no further action.”
While the police ultimately opted not to press charges, the incident has raised questions about the boundaries between fan engagement, influencer access, and event security at major sporting events.
A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police confirmed the arrests and subsequent release of the three men without further action. In a statement, they 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.”
“Three men, aged 23, 25 and 27, were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a vehicle and taken into police custody. Following a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the incident, all three men were released with no further action.”
While Burtwistle and his companions may have avoided legal consequences, questions remain about whether they will be welcome back at the venue in the future. Streamer Syndicate, who claimed to have contacted a source at Silverstone, said he was told Burtwistle had been banned from returning — a claim yet to be confirmed by Silverstone officials.
The incident has sparked debate online, with some criticising the trio for irresponsible behaviour around a valuable piece of motorsport history, while others defended them as overzealous fans caught up in a misunderstanding.
Representatives for Angry Ginge have yet to comment further, and Silverstone Circuit has not publicly addressed the alleged ban.
The British Grand Prix, one of the crown jewels of the Formula 1 calendar, concluded on Sunday with a thrilling race — but for Burtwistle, the weekend will be remembered for reasons off the track.
