Two Men Face Charges Over Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault
Two men have been charged following a luggage theft where a substance thought to be capsaicin 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 deploying a toxic agent, authorities have stated.
This legal action stems from an investigation into an attack at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on the weekend. Prior to the attack, two female travelers had their suitcases stolen after getting out of a car park lift, according to law enforcement.
A young child was among those injured in the event. Several persons required hospital care and were subsequently released.
The incident – 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 main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a limited duration.
