Two Men Face Charges Over Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Attack
Two men have been charged following a luggage theft where a believed to be irritant spray caused injuries at the major London air hub.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two counts of robbery and two counts of administering a noxious substance, authorities have stated.
These accusations come after an probe of an assault at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Before the assault occurred, two female travelers had their suitcases taken after exiting a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.
A young child was caught up in the incident in the event. A total of five individuals were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.
The incident – which authorities stated was a standalone event and deemed non-terroristic – resulted in disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a limited duration.
