Two drunken 19-year-olds left a trail of destruction at a Bournemouth hotel reception after being told to sod off. Now, Kera McKeown and Larisa Sumovskaja face a six-month nationwide ban from every pub, bar, nightclub, and hotel – unless it’s for work.
Vodka Bottle, Fire Extinguisher and Flying Vases: Chaos at Trouville Hotel
The drunken duo sparked mayhem at the Trouville Hotel on April 19 last year. Footage shows ringleader McKeown clutching a vodka bottle in one hand and her high heels in the other, bashing a back office door where receptionist Signe Ivane locked herself for safety.
She spat at the receptionist twice and hurled vases, a computer screen, and even a phone, which smacked a male receptionist on the head.
Sumovskaja grabbed a fire extinguisher, planning to spray someone for laughs, but McKeown ended up chucking it at the staff instead.
Judge Slams “Disgraceful” Behaviour, Warns Jail Next Time
District judge Orla Austin blasted their antics as “disgraceful” and gave them a lucky escape from jail with suspended 12-week sentences. Both were hit with a six-month ban from all pubs, bars, nightclubs and hotels nationwide.
“I recognise your social life is going to be significantly curtailed but that’s the punishment so don’t take any chances,” warned Judge Austin.
On top of that, they must pay £350 each in compensation, and Sumovskaja faces rehab and mental health sessions.
Pattern of Violence and Trouble
- Five weeks earlier, Sumovskaja and a friend attacked nightclub staff after being kicked out for drunkenness.
- Two months before that, the pair assaulted a taxi driver and bolted without paying, foolishly bragging about it on social media.
Prosecutor Tara Olney revealed the hotel suffered £4,000 in damages, including refunds to guests and lost future bookings due to bad reviews. Staff took time off due to emotional distress, and morale plummeted amid worries over safety.
Defence Lawyers Cite Mental Health and Youth
McKeown’s lawyer described her as young, foolish, battling mental health issues, and neurodiverse, saying she deeply regrets her actions.
Sumovskaja’s representative said she struggled at school, is vulnerable, but “has turned a corner” and won’t reoffend.
Meanwhile, their friend Jasmine Orchard, who was dragged along during the rampage, got a 12-month conditional discharge, with the court accepting she played a minimal role and caused no damage.
One thing’s clear – misbehaving in UK pubs and hotels can now come with a brutal national ban. Drink up, but don’t throw up on the receptionist.
