Two Men Face Charges Over Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Incident
Formal charges have been brought against two men following a suitcase robbery where a substance thought to be pepper spray caused injuries at London's Heathrow Airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, now face two counts of robbery and charges for deploying a toxic agent, according to official statements.
This legal action stems from an investigation into an assault at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two female travelers had their suitcases stolen after exiting a car park lift, police said.
A three-year-old girl was one of the people hurt in the event. Five people were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.
This event – described by police as was not part of a series and deemed non-terroristic – caused train delays and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a limited duration.
