Two teenagers have been banned from all pubs, bars, nightclubs and hotels across the UK after causing significant damage at a hotel in Bournemouth.
Kera McKeown and Larisa Sumovskaja, both 19, received the ban following an incident at the Trouville Hotel in April last year, where they were not guests but entered the premises with a friend, Jasmine Orchard.
The court heard that the pair caused extensive damage and distress to staff after being asked to leave. Prosecutor Tara Olney said the hotel suffered “reputational harm” affecting future bookings, with the damage costing around £4,000 to repair, including refunds to guests.
During the incident, McKeown threatened a receptionist, saying “I will punch you up,” before spitting at her and throwing items including vases, a computer screen and a phone, which struck a staff member.
Sumovskaja picked up a fire extinguisher because she “thought it would be funny to spray someone with it,” although it was McKeown who threw it at staff. District Judge Orla Austin described their behaviour as “disgraceful” and warned they had narrowly avoided immediate imprisonment after admitting charges of criminal damage and affray.
“It’s very clear from the footage it was very distressing to the staff. It is a custodial offence 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,” the judge said.
Instead of jail, both were handed 12-week prison sentences suspended for 12 months and ordered to pay £350. Sumovskaja was also required to complete 15 rehabilitation activity days and attend 12 mental health sessions.
They were additionally banned from entering any pub, bar, nightclub or hotel in the UK for six months, except where required for work. “I recognise your social life is going to be significantly curtailed but that’s the punishment so don’t take any chances,” Judge Austin added.
The court also heard that the pair had been involved in previous incidents, including attacking nightclub staff after being removed for intoxication and failing to pay a taxi fare. Their co-defendant, Jasmine Orchard, was given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £111 in costs after appearing in court earlier.
