A seemingly ordinary Saturday morning at Bournemouth’s Trouville Hotel shattered into chaos as three women unleashed a furious outburst, leaving staff shaken and the reception area in ruins.
The incident, captured on CCTV, began with a challenge from hotel staff questioning the women’s status as guests. The response was immediate and volatile, escalating with shocking speed.
Kera McKeown, identified as the primary aggressor, reportedly confronted staff with a chilling threat, brandishing a vodka bottle and vowing violence. Her words cut through the calm, promising a physical attack.
The situation quickly devolved into destruction. McKeown, barefoot and unrestrained, hurled objects across the reception, a phone striking a receptionist on the shoulder. Flowers and a plant vase followed, flung with reckless abandon.
Larisa Sumovskaja, wielding a fire extinguisher, joined the fray, while Jasmine Orchard lingered nearby as the scene spiraled out of control. Staff and other guests watched in disbelief as the trio repeatedly stormed in and out of the reception area.
This wasn’t an isolated incident. Weeks earlier, Sumovskaja and Orchard had already caused trouble at a local bar, Camel Bar, where they were ejected after verbally abusing the manager and physically assaulting security guards with their bags. They were previously ordered to pay £600 in compensation.
One receptionist recounted the terrifying ordeal, stating that Sumovskaja began shouting accusations of rudeness while holding the fire extinguisher. McKeown then falsely claimed inappropriate touching, escalating the situation with threats and the menacing display of a vodka bottle.
Prosecutors described the women as appearing to “enjoy themselves” as they systematically trashed the reception area. The scene was one of utter devastation, a stark contrast to the peaceful morning it had begun as.
McKeown and Sumovskaja have admitted to criminal damage and using threatening behavior, with sentencing scheduled for March. Orchard’s defense argued her involvement was minimal, attributing her lack of recollection to intoxication.
The court acknowledged Orchard’s limited role, granting her a 12-month conditional discharge and ordering her to pay costs. However, the full consequences for McKeown and Sumovskaja remain to be determined, as the court considers the gravity of their actions.
The incident serves as a disturbing reminder of the potential for sudden and unpredictable violence, leaving a lasting impact on those who witnessed and experienced the chaos.
