Two Individuals Accused Regarding Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Assault
Formal charges have been brought against two men following a luggage theft where a suspected irritant spray led to people being hurt at the major London air hub.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two robbery charges and two counts of using a harmful chemical, authorities have stated.
The charges follow an investigation into an assault at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two women were robbed of their luggage stolen after getting out of a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.
A three-year-old girl was caught up in the incident in the event. A total of five individuals went to hospital for treatment and were subsequently released.
This event – described by police as was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – resulted in train delays and the partial closure of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a short time.
