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Back to EpisodesTravelodge Reviewing Security After Assault
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Kyran Smith, a 29-year-old man, was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman at a Travelodge hotel in Maidenhead. The incident occurred after Smith tricked staff into providing him with the victims room number and keycard. More than twenty members of Parliament have raised concerns about Travelodges security practices, demanding a meeting with CEO Jo Boydell. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed concern over the lack of direct communication with Boydell and called for immediate action on staff training, prevention measures, and victim support. Travelodge has initiated an independent review of its room access policies and has pledged to improve its procedures moving forward.
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