FOUR teens have denied attacking a lesbian couple on a London bus when they allegedly refused to kiss.

The group - two aged 17, one 16 and one 15 - are accused of harassing Melania Geymonat, 28, who was and American date Christine Hannigan, 29, on the night bus on May 30.

3 Melania and Christine sit bloodied on the night bus after the alleged attack

3 Melania was left bruised after she was allegedly assaulted on the bus

The boys - who cannot be named for legal reasons - are accused of approaching the couple, sitting behind them and asking lewd questions before throwing coins at them and demanding they kissed.

The appeared at Highbury Corner Youth Court in north London on Tuesday.

Arlene De Silva, prosecuting, said: "The two females had gone out that evening and they were being affectionate to each other."

The prosecutor said the boys then got on the bus and two started making comments about their sexuality.

The court was told one of the women tried to "deflect" the remarks but they allegedly "continued to be disrespectful to them."

They wanted the complainants to perform for them Prosecutor Arlene De Silva

Ms De Silvba went on to say the group of boys wanted the couple to "perform for them" and added "they tried to get the couple to kiss while calling them names."

The prosecutor added: "She states that on of them began throwing coins at them. She said 'throw another coin and see what happens.'

"There was then an altercation between them and then the defendants left the bus."

All four defendants were charged with using threatening, abusive, insulting words or behaviour. They all pleaded not guilty.

The group filed into court, all dressed in casual clothing, accompanied by their parents and solicitors.

One of the 17-year-olds was also charged with possessing cannabis, which he denied.

The 15-year-old faces a further charge of handling Ms Geymonat's stolen bank card which he also denied.

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The 16-year-old was charged with handling a stolen phone and for stealing a handbag.

He pleaded not guilty to handling the phone, but pleaded guilty to stealing the handbag.

They have all been released on bail but three have been ordered not to contact each other or any witnesses.

Their trial is due to take place in November.

3 Melania works as cabin crew for Ryanair and is studying medicine

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