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Victim Slams Travelodge After Attacker Gains Hotel Access

3/6/2026

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A woman sexually assaulted in a Travelodge hotel room criticized Travelodge for inadequate security after staff provided her attacker, Kyran Smith, with a key card.
Kyran Smith attended a party with the victim and gained access by claiming to be her boyfriend.
He was sentenced to over seven years in prison.
The victim called Travelodge's £30 refund insulting and urged tighter security.
Travelodge said staff followed procedures during the incident.

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Story summary

A woman sexually assaulted in a Travelodge hotel room criticized Travelodge for inadequate security after staff provided her attacker, Kyran Smith, with a key card.
Kyran Smith attended a party with the victim and gained access by claiming to be her boyfriend.
He was sentenced to over seven years in prison.
The victim called Travelodge's £30 refund insulting and urged tighter security.
Travelodge said staff followed procedures during the incident.