Two Charged In Connection With Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault
Formal charges have been brought against two men following a luggage theft where a believed 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 counts of robbery and charges for deploying a toxic agent, as confirmed by court officials.
The charges follow an investigation into an attack at the multi-storey car park at Heathrow's Terminal Three on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two female travelers had their suitcases taken after getting out of a parking garage elevator, authorities reported.
A three-year-old girl was among those injured in the event. Five people were taken to a medical facility and were eventually allowed to go home.
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 brief period.
