Teenagers Banned from All UK Pubs and Hotels After Drunken Hotel Rampage
Two intoxicated teenagers who unleashed a destructive rampage at a hotel reception after being asked to leave have been prohibited from entering every pub, bar, nightclub, and hotel across the United Kingdom. Kera McKeown and Larisa Sumovskaja, both aged 19, left what authorities described as a 'trail of destruction' at the Trouville Hotel in Bournemouth, Dorset.
Chaotic Scene Captured on Camera
The pair were recorded on CCTV causing significant chaos while their friend, Jasmine Orchard, was reportedly 'dragged along' with them. The incident unfolded when receptionist Signe Ivane requested they depart the premises as they were not registered guests. McKeown, identified as the main aggressor, was seen clutching a vodka bottle in one hand and her high heels in the other, which she used to repeatedly strike the door of a back office where Ms Ivane had locked herself for safety.
In a further escalation, McKeown spat at the receptionist twice and hurled various items around the reception area, including two vases of flowers, a computer screen, and even a telephone that struck a male receptionist on the head. Meanwhile, Sumovskaja picked up a fire extinguisher, later admitting she 'thought it would be funny to spray someone with it'. Although she did not deploy it, McKeown subsequently threw the extinguisher at hotel staff.
Judge Issues Stern Warning and Ban
District Judge Orla Austin condemned their actions as 'disgraceful' during sentencing at Bournemouth Magistrates' Court, noting they had narrowly avoided immediate imprisonment. Instead, she imposed a six-month ban preventing them from entering any pub, bar, nightclub, or hotel in the country, unless required for work purposes. Judge Austin explicitly stated, 'I recognise your social life is going to be significantly curtailed but that's the punishment so don't take any chances.'
The destructive episode occurred at approximately 11:20 AM on April 19 last year. This was not an isolated incident for the defendants; just five weeks prior, Sumovskaja and Orchard had assaulted three nightclub staff after being ejected for excessive intoxication. Furthermore, two months before that, the same duo had attacked a taxi driver and fled without payment, only to be apprehended after boasting about the incident on social media.
Extensive Damage and Emotional Toll
Prosecutor Tara Olney detailed the extensive repercussions for the Trouville Hotel, which suffered both reputational harm and substantial physical damage. The owners estimated total costs, encompassing cleanup and damage control, at around £4,000. Additionally, refunds were issued to guests who witnessed the crime, a negative review impacted future bookings, and the two receptionists involved took several days off work due to emotional distress. Staff morale was notably affected, with the violent outburst raising serious concerns about workplace safety.
McKeown and Sumovskaja, both residents of Bournemouth, pleaded guilty to charges of criminal damage and affray. In mitigation, their defence attorneys highlighted factors such as youth, mental health conditions, neurodiversity, and the influence of alcohol. James Diamond, representing McKeown, remarked, 'She has expressed her deep regret and remorse for her actions, she's not proud of what she has done.' Similarly, Mark Hensleigh, for Sumovskaja, asserted that 'This cycle of offending has come to an end... She has turned a corner.'
Sentencing and Compensation Orders
Judge Austin sentenced both teenagers to a 12-week prison term, suspended for 12 months, and ordered each to pay £350 in compensation to the receptionists and the hotel. Sumovskaja was additionally mandated to complete 15 rehabilitation activity days and 12 mental health sessions. The judge issued a final warning, stating, 'It is the last chance I will give you... no more trouble whatsoever, because if there is you leave me with no other option but to send you to prison.'
Jasmine Orchard, dealt with separately by magistrates in January, received a 12-month conditional discharge for using threatening or abusive words with intent to cause fear of violence, after it was accepted she played a 'minimal role' and caused no criminal damage. She was ordered to pay £111 in costs.
