Two Charged Over Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault
Two individuals are now facing charges related to a suitcase robbery where a suspected pepper spray caused injuries at London's Heathrow Airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two robbery charges and charges for using a harmful chemical, authorities have stated.
The charges follow an investigation into an attack at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two women were robbed of their suitcases taken after exiting a car park lift, according to law enforcement.
A young child was among those injured in the event. Several persons were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.
This event – which authorities stated was isolated and not considered a terror-related act – led to disruptions to rail services and the temporary blocking of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the T3 parking area for a short time.
