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 chilling CCTV footage, began with a confrontation over whether the women were registered guests. A simple inquiry quickly escalated into a torrent of abuse, spearheaded by 19-year-old Kera McKeown, who would later be identified as the ‘main aggressor’.
McKeown’s initial response – “Who do you think you’re talking to, bro?” – was just the opening salvo. She then allegedly threatened a receptionist with a vodka bottle, vowing physical violence while accusing the staff member of inappropriate touching.
The situation rapidly deteriorated as McKeown began hurling objects across the reception area. A phone struck a receptionist on the shoulder, followed by a plant vase and scattered flowers, all thrown with deliberate force.
Footage revealed McKeown moving barefoot through the lobby, seemingly reveling in the destruction. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Larisa Sumovskaja brandished a fire extinguisher, holding it in a menacing manner.
The trio didn’t simply vandalize; they actively sought confrontation, repeatedly entering and exiting the reception area as horrified staff and guests watched helplessly. The prosecutor noted they “seemed to be quite enjoying themselves” as the hotel lobby was “trashed.”
This wasn’t an isolated incident. Weeks prior, Sumovskaja and Jasmine Orchard, 21, had been ejected from Camel Bar in Bournemouth after verbally abusing the manager about his weight. The outburst continued outside, with spitting and swinging bags directed at security guards, resulting in a £600 compensation order.
One receptionist recounted the terrifying scene, describing Sumovskaja shouting accusations of rudeness while holding the fire extinguisher. She detailed McKeown’s threats with the vodka bottle and chilling promise of physical harm.
McKeown and Sumovskaja have admitted to criminal damage and using threatening behavior, with sentencing scheduled for March. Orchard’s defense claimed minimal involvement, attributing her lack of recollection to intoxication.
While the court acknowledged Orchard’s limited role, granting her a conditional discharge and ordering her to pay costs, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential for sudden and shocking violence. The full consequences for McKeown and Sumovskaja await.
