Woman who spit at a bouncer and called him “f***ing Russian” denies racial assault

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 4, 2022 | 12:08 PM GMT

December will see the trial of a lady accused of racially assaulting a doorman at the Hippodrome Casino.

Aysha Vohra is accused of racially abusing a Russian doorman at the Hippodrome Casino
On May 20, Aysha Vohra, age 26, allegedly called doorman Tomas Ciba a “f***ing Russian” and spat at him.

Vohra arrived in court at Westminster wearing a blue dress and a black jacket.

She denied one count of common assault that was racially or religiously motivated at the casino on Charing Cross Road.

Aysha Vohra is charged with shouting racial slurs against a Russian doorman at the Hippodrome Casino. According to the charge Mr Ciba was on duty as the doorman of the Hippodrome Casino (pictured) when he was verbally abused and spat on

According to the accusation, Mr. Ciba was employed as a doorman at the Hippodrome Casino (shown) when he was verbally insulted and spit upon.

According to the accusation, Mr. Ciba was employed as a doorman at the Hippodrome Casino when he was subjected to verbal abuse and spitting.

It states that Vohra used repeated ethnic slurs towards the victim before concluding that he was “F***ing Russian and spitting on him.”

Vohra, of Ilford, was granted bail prior to her December 1 trial at the City of London Magistrates’ Court on the condition that she does not visit the Hippodrome Casino.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.