Two Men Face Charges In Connection With Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Attack
Two individuals are now facing charges in connection with a luggage theft where a suspected irritant spray led to people being hurt at London's Heathrow Airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two robbery charges and charges for administering a noxious substance, according to official statements.
The charges follow an probe of an assault at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two female travelers had their suitcases taken after exiting a car park lift, police said.
A toddler was among those injured during the incident. Five people were taken to a medical facility and were later discharged.
The incident – described by police as was isolated and not being treated as terrorism – led to disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the main airport road tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a short time.
