Shocking CCTV Footage Reveals Drunken Hotel Rampage in Bournemouth
Disturbing closed-circuit television footage has been released showing three intoxicated young women causing extensive damage at a Bournemouth hotel reception and spitting at terrified staff members. The incident, which occurred at the Trouville Hotel shortly after 11am on April 19, 2025, has led to criminal proceedings at Poole Magistrates' Court this week.
The Trouville Hotel Incident
Footage released by Dorset Police shows Larisa Sumovskaja, 19, Jasmine Orchard, 21, and Kera McKeown, 19, engaging in a sustained attack on the hotel's reception area. The video captures McKeown, wearing a white dress, following a receptionist who had retreated to a back room for safety. When unable to enter, McKeown violently slammed her hands against the door before spitting at the staff member when she re-emerged.
What followed was a scene of drunken destruction as McKeown, supported by her two companions, proceeded to trash the reception area while bewildered guests looked on. The rampage included throwing potted plants, hurling a fire extinguisher, and overturning tables and chairs. During the chaos, another receptionist was struck on the head with a telephone.
Photographs of the aftermath reveal the extent of the damage: snapped tables, plants strewn across the floor, and broken chairs near the hotel staircase. Prosecutor Jason Spelman told the court that the women "seemed to be quite enjoying themselves" during the destruction, with the entire reception area left in ruins.
Pattern of Disruptive Behaviour
While McKeown was identified as the "main aggressor" during the hotel incident, the court heard that this was not the first time Sumovskaja and Orchard had caused public disturbances. Just weeks earlier, the pair had been involved in a separate incident at Bournemouth's Camel Bar.
In March 2025, both women were ejected from the nightclub for being "too drunk" and subsequently insulted bar manager Mohammed Saffi about his weight before spitting and swinging handbags at security staff. For this earlier offence, they were ordered to pay £600 in compensation and banned from the Camel Bar for twelve months.
Remarkably, just days after the bar incident, Sumovskaja boasted on social media about being "icons" after their photographs were circulated in connection with an alleged assault on a taxi driver in January.
Court Proceedings and Statements
During this week's hearing, the court heard detailed accounts of the hotel incident. Two receptionists were working behind the desk when the three women descended from their rooms at approximately 11:20am. When staff questioned whether they were legitimate hotel guests, McKeown responded aggressively: "who do you think you're talking to bro?"
According to the receptionist's statement read in court, Sumovskaja returned minutes later shouting accusations of rudeness while holding a fire extinguisher. McKeown then falsely claimed she had been touched inappropriately while threatening staff with a vodka bottle and declaring: "I will punch you."
As the situation escalated, one receptionist retreated to a back room, locked herself in, and called police while watching the destruction unfold on CCTV monitors.
Legal Outcomes and Sentencing
McKeown and Sumovskaja pleaded guilty to criminal damage and using or threatening unlawful violence toward another person. Their sentencing has been adjourned until March for reports to be prepared.
Jasmine Orchard received different treatment in court. Her defence barrister, Niall Theobald, argued she played a minimal role in the violence, was heavily intoxicated at the time with limited memory of events, and expressed genuine regret for her involvement. Theobald noted that Orchard had "stayed away from drink and the other defendants" since her previous conviction in August 2024.
The court heard that Orchard is already subject to a twelve-month community order for prior offences with Sumovskaja and has been complying well with probation requirements, including completing some of her 100 hours of unpaid work.
Magistrate Richard Ball acknowledged Orchard's "minimal role" in the criminal damage and gave her a twelve-month conditional discharge for using threatening or abusive words with intent to cause fear of violence. She was also ordered to pay £111 in court costs.
This case highlights concerning patterns of alcohol-fuelled violence among some young adults in coastal towns and raises questions about appropriate interventions for repeat offenders. The released CCTV footage serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by hospitality workers dealing with intoxicated and aggressive customers.
