Two Charged Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault
Formal charges have been brought against two men in connection with a luggage theft where a believed to be irritant spray led to people being hurt at the major London air hub.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two robbery charges and charges for administering a noxious substance, authorities have stated.
The charges follow an probe of an assault at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Earlier that day, two female travelers had their suitcases stolen after exiting a car park lift, according to law enforcement.
A young child was caught up in the incident during the incident. Five people were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.
The incident – described by police as was isolated and not being treated as terrorism – led to train delays and the partial closure of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a limited duration.
