Rebecca Harris initially invited Michael Keeling into her room at The Gables Hotel but things took a violent turn when she found out he was a Birmingham City fan
00:38, 11 Aug 2025
Rebecca Harris
Rebecca Harris hurled racist abuse to the officers during her arrest(Image: West Midlands Police)
An Aston Villa supporter and mother exposed her bottom to a judge, declaring 'kiss my a***' as he sentenced her for slashing a rival Birmingham City fan.
Rebecca Harris had been drinking when she called Michael Keeling a 'Zulu' and savagely assaulted him at The Gables Hotel in Solihull.
In court, Harris rapidly lost her composure as Recorder Paul Stagg delivered her sentence at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday, August 4. She exploded with 'bulls***, f*** off, chat s***' before rising to her feet and revealing her buttocks, declaring: "Kiss my a***." Harris proceeded to say 'kiss my white a**' and repeatedly shouted 'suck your mum' as a dock officer escorted her away.
The Gables Hotel in Solihull
Harris invited Keeling into her room at the Gables Hotel before the attack
During a different incident, the 35 year old attacked police officers, hurled disgusting racist abuse, and shouted 'Tommy Robinson' and 'EDL' whilst being detained in relation to another allegation.attacked police officers, hurled disgusting racist abuse, and shouted 'Tommy Robinson' and 'EDL' whilst being detained in relation to another allegation.
Recorder Stagg, documenting what had transpired for the court record, stated: "The defendant has been abusive to the court.
"She turned around and bared her buttocks to the court."
Harris, who has received a personality disorder diagnosis, was eventually sentenced to eight years and two months imprisonment after being convicted of wounding with intent.
She had pleaded guilty to numerous charges of assaulting emergency workers and racially aggravated harassment, reports Birmingham Live.
On February 7, 2024, she had been staying at The Gables Hotel on Old Damson Lane, in Solihull which was being utilised as emergency accommodation by the council. In the early hours, Keeling, was awoken by a knock at the door. When he tried to find reception, he accidentally knocked on Harris's door.
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The court heard that it was "disturbing the motivation for violence was nothing more than a rivalry between two football clubs."
At the time, she was enjoying drinks with another friend and invited Keeling inside. She offered him some food and initially, the conversation was amicable.
However, Recorder Stagg noted: "Things took a turn for the worse when Mr Keeling told you he was a supporter of Birmingham City FC. You are a supporter of their local rivals Aston Villa FC.
"There came a time when you told him that you thought his feet smelled and referred to him as a 'tramp'."
Harris fetched a knife from the kitchen and threatened Mr Keeling, saying 'you Zulus think you are all that, I will chop you up'.
She then began slashing at him, inflicting a deep cut to his face, injuries to his hands, and marks on his trousers.
Recorder Stagg explained: "Zulus' is clearly a reference to fans of Birmingham City FC who are often known by that nickname, the Zulu Warriors being a notorious hooligan 'firm' linked to that club.
"I am therefore sure that the immediate motivation for what followed was your hatred for fans of Birmingham City FC."
When the police arrived, Harrison claimed self-defence, but a jury ultimately dismissed her version of events.
Harris subsequently launched a series of assaults on police officers on September 24 when they responded to allegations she had made death threats against someone, charges which were later dropped.
She was restrained with handcuffs and placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle, but it wasn't long before she hurled racial abuse at an Asian constable before lashing out at another officer.
Harris then delivered further appalling racist slurs at a mixed-race officer, whom she also spat at.
Upon arrival at the police station, she began chanting the name of far-right activist 'Tommy Robinson' and the organisation he established, 'EDL'.
Harris was rushed to hospital amid concerns she had ingested razor blades, though it transpired she had merely placed keys in her mouth. While receiving medical attention, she persisted in spitting at officers despite being fitted with a spit hood. Subsequently, upon returning to her cell, she launched a kick at a custody officer.
The court heard Harris had accumulated 44 previous convictions covering 93 offences, including a previous incident where she attacked a woman with a samurai sword during a dispute over text messages.
Amir Riaz, representing her, explained that childhood trauma had fostered her hostile attitude towards authority figures, noting she battled a personality disorder, anxiety and depression.
The barrister confirmed that Harris initially refused to leave her cell at court to attend the sentencing hearing, but had handed him an 'eloquently written' letter to be presented to the judge.
Eventually, Harris changed her mind and appeared in the dock to hear her sentence, but only lasted a few minutes before she began hurling abuse.
Recorder Stagg, continuing his sentencing remarks after she was removed, concluded that Harris had shown 'no victim empathy', but he recognised that she had been 'frequently attacked and abused' throughout her life.
He stated: "It is disturbing the motivation for violence was nothing more than a rivalry between two football clubs."
The judge did express hope that Harris would receive 'the therapy she desperately needs'.
Harris was sentenced to two months in total for her attacks on police officers, of which she will have to serve up to 40 per cent in custody.
She will then begin her eight-year sentence for the wounding offence, which she will have to serve two thirds of before release.
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She was also declared 'dangerous' and made the subject of an extended three-year licence period.
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