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Woman assaulted after Travelodge staff gave room key to her abuser

Woman assaulted after Travelodge staff gave room key to her abuser

Also reported by BBC Top Stories

Summary

A woman staying at a Travelodge hotel in London was assaulted after hotel staff gave her abuser a key to her room. Travelodge said it regrets the incident, called such cases rare, and has updated its security policies and staff training to prevent this from happening again.

Key Facts

  • A woman escaped her abuser by staying in a Travelodge hotel in London.
  • The abuser entered the hotel, lied about her condition, and asked reception for her room details.
  • Staff gave the man a key and directed him to her room without confirming with the woman.
  • The man kicked in the door, assaulted the woman, and tried to take her phone.
  • Travelodge apologized and said their safety rules were not properly followed.
  • The company hired an expert to review its security and changed policies and staff training.
  • MPs have asked Travelodge to improve safety measures for vulnerable women.
  • A similar 2022 case involved a man getting a key without consent and sexually assaulting a guest; the victim received a small refund.
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