A quiet morning at Bournemouth’s Trouville Hotel shattered as three young women unleashed a furious outburst, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Larisa Sumovskaja, 19, Jasmine Orchard, 21, and Kera McKeown, 19, quickly transformed the hotel lobby into a scene of chaos, their actions escalating with shocking speed.
It began with a simple request: the receptionist, Signe Ivane, asked the women to leave as they weren’t registered guests. But the request ignited a volatile reaction. McKeown immediately began throwing objects – vibrant flower vases, a computer screen, even a telephone that struck a male receptionist, causing immediate concern for his well-being.
Sumovskaja, fueled by a reckless impulse, grabbed a fire extinguisher, initially intending to spray it as a twisted joke. Though she didn’t follow through with that act, she then handed the extinguisher to McKeown, who hurled it towards the terrified staff. The hotel lobby became a weaponized space, filled with flying debris and escalating fear.
The incident wasn’t isolated. Just weeks prior, Sumovskaja and Orchard had been ejected from a nightclub for intoxication, leading to an attack on three staff members. Before that, a taxi driver was targeted, robbed, and then publicly humiliated as the pair brazenly shared a police appeal about the crime on social media.
The Trouville Hotel suffered more than just physical damage. The owners detailed the profound “reputational harm” caused by the incident, estimating the total cost – including cleanup, damage control, and lost revenue – at around £4,000. Guests demanded refunds, and a single negative review triggered a cascade of cancelled bookings.
The emotional toll on the hotel staff was significant. The two receptionists directly involved were forced to take days off work, grappling with the distress of the violent outburst. Staff morale plummeted, replaced by a pervasive sense of vulnerability and fear for their workplace safety.
In court, District Judge Orla Austin condemned the women’s behavior as “disgraceful,” acknowledging the severity of the offense while narrowly avoiding imprisonment. She issued a six-month ban from all pubs, bars, nightclubs, and hotels – unless required for work – a stark curtailment of their social lives.
Defense arguments highlighted the women’s youth, mental health struggles, and the influence of alcohol. McKeown’s lawyer emphasized her traumatic experience in police custody, while Sumovskaja’s representative pointed to her vulnerability and a newfound opportunity for employment, suggesting a turning point in her life.
Despite these mitigating factors, the judge delivered a 12-week suspended sentence to both McKeown and Sumovskaja, coupled with a requirement to pay £350 each in compensation to the hotel and the affected receptionists. Sumovskaja was also mandated to complete 15 rehabilitation activity days and 12 mental health sessions.
The judge’s final words were a stern warning: “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.” It was a final chance, a desperate plea for a change in behavior, and a clear message that such actions would not be tolerated.
