London bus attack: Boy’s sentence increased for targeting couple

A teenager who harassed two women when they refused to kiss on a London bus has had his sentence increased because of his «homophobic» actions, a court has heard.

Melania Geymonat and her date Christine Hannigan were pelted with coins and had a handbag stolen while on a Camden night bus on 30 May.

The 16-year-old and two others previously admitted targeting them.

His six-month youth referral order has been extended by two months.

A 17-year-old was previously given a four-month youth rehabilitation order and supervision over the attack, while a third boy, 15, will be sentenced on 23 December, BBC reports.