Drunk teenagers leave “trail of destruction” in hotel, sparking nationwide ban
Two drunk teenagers ‘left a trail of destruction’ in a hotel reception so severe that they have been banned from every pub, bar, and nightclub in the whole of the UK.
Kera McKeown and Larisa Sumovskaja, both 19, trashed the Trouville Hotel in Bournemouth, Dorset, in April last year despite not even being guests.
The pair were caught on camera with ringleader McKeown seen holding a vodka bottle in one hand and her high heels in the other, which she used to bash at the door of a back office.
Receptionist Signe Ivane had asked them to leave but locked herself inside the office to escape the girls, who had also brought friend Jasmine Orchard.
McKeown also spat at Ms. Ivane and threw two vases of flowers, a computer screen, and even a phone, which hit a male receptionist on the head.
Sumovskaja picked up a fire extinguisher because she ‘thought it would be funny to spray someone with it’. She didn’t use it but McKeown then threw it at the staff.
District judge Orla Austin called their behavior ‘disgraceful’ as she told them they narrowly avoided going to prison.
She issued them an order banning them from all pubs, bars, nightclubs, and hotels in the country for six months unless they have to go to one for work.
She told them: ‘I recognize your social life is going to be significantly curtailed but that’s the punishment, so don’t take any chances.’
The attack came just five weeks after Sumovskaja and Orchard attacked three nightclub staff after they were kicked out for being too drunk.
Two months before, the same pair lashed out at a taxi driver before running off without paying. They were later caught after boasting about it and sharing the police appeal on social media.
Tara Olney, prosecuting, told the court the hotel had suffered ‘reputational harm’ as well as physical criminal damage.
The owners estimated the cost, including cleanup and ‘damage control’, at about £4,000.
They said they had to issue refunds to appease guests who had witnessed the crime, a negative review left by one guest after the incident had cost them future bookings, and the two receptionists involved missed several days off work due to emotional distress.
Staff morale was also affected as the violent outburst raised concerns about workplace safety.
McKeown and Sumovskaja, from Bournemouth, admitted to criminal damage and affray.
Judge Austin said: ‘What happened here was frankly disgraceful. You made a complete nuisance of yourselves and became aggressive when you were asked to leave.
‘It’s very clear from the footage it was very distressing to the staff. It is a custodial offense but I am just persuaded to suspend it. It is the last chance I will give you so I need you both to understand.
‘You are both in quite a serious situation now – no more trouble whatsoever because if there is you leave me with no other option but to send you to prison.’
James Diamond, representing McKeown, said: ‘This is her first time before the court. She has mental health conditions and neurodiversity. Alcohol had influenced her behavior, along with being young and foolish.’
‘She found it very traumatizing being in the police station overnight – she was only 18 at the time.
‘She has expressed her deep regret and remorse for her actions, she’s not proud of what she has done.’
Mark Hensleigh, representing Sumovskaja, said: ‘This lady is very young; these offences occurred over a year ago. She didn’t do very well at school, she has mental health issues, she is very vulnerable.’
‘This cycle of offending has come to an end with what happened at the hotel. She has turned a corner and the cycle has been broken. She has got the opportunity for a job, she’s not going to trouble the court again.’
Judge Orla Austin gave them both a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.
They were both also ordered to pay compensation to the receptionists and the hotel for the damage totaling £350 each.
Sumovskaja was also ordered to complete 15 rehabilitation activity days and 12 mental health sessions.
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