Two Men Face Charges Over Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault
Formal charges have been brought against two men following a luggage theft where a suspected irritant spray caused injuries at London's Heathrow Airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two counts of robbery and charges for deploying a toxic agent, as confirmed by court officials.
The charges follow an investigation into an attack at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Earlier that day, two women were robbed of their suitcases taken after getting out of a parking garage elevator, authorities reported.
A three-year-old girl was caught up in the incident in the event. Five people were taken to a medical facility and were later discharged.
This event – which authorities stated was not part of a series and not considered a terror-related act – led to train delays and the temporary blocking of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the T3 parking area for a limited duration.
