Two Charged Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Incident
Formal charges have been brought against two men following a suitcase robbery where a substance thought to be irritant spray caused injuries at the major London air hub.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two robbery charges and charges for using a harmful chemical, according to official statements.
This legal action stems from an probe of an assault at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two women were robbed of their suitcases stolen after exiting a car park lift, according to law enforcement.
A three-year-old girl was caught up in the incident in the event. Five people went to hospital for treatment and were subsequently released.
This event – described by police as was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – led to disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a short time.
