Two Men Face Charges Over Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Attack
Formal charges have been brought against two men in connection with 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, have both been charged with two robbery charges and charges for deploying a toxic agent, authorities have stated.
These accusations come after an investigation into an attack at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on the weekend. Earlier that day, two female travelers had their suitcases taken after exiting a car park lift, authorities reported.
A toddler was among those injured during the incident. A total of five individuals went to hospital for treatment and were subsequently released.
The incident – described by police as was not part of a series and not being treated as terrorism – led to disruptions to rail services and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a brief period.
