Two Charged Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Incident
Formal charges have been brought against two men related to a suitcase robbery where a substance thought to be irritant spray resulted in harm at London's Heathrow Airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two robbery charges and charges for administering a noxious substance, authorities have stated.
This legal action stems from an investigation into an attack at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Before the assault occurred, two female travelers had their suitcases taken after exiting a parking garage elevator, authorities reported.
A toddler was among those injured in the event. Five people were taken to a medical facility and were later discharged.
This event – described by police as was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – caused disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a brief period.
