Two Men Face Charges Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault
Two men have been charged in connection with a luggage theft where a substance thought to be irritant spray caused injuries at the UK's busiest airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two robbery charges and charges for using a harmful chemical, authorities have stated.
These accusations come after an investigation into an assault at the multi-storey car park at Heathrow's Terminal Three on Sunday. Earlier that day, two women were robbed of their suitcases taken after getting out of a car park lift, authorities reported.
A toddler was among those injured during the incident. Several persons went to hospital for treatment and were later discharged.
This event – described by police as was not part of a series and not considered a terror-related act – led to train delays and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a brief period.
