Two Charged In Connection With Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Assault
Formal charges have been brought against two men in connection with a luggage theft where a suspected irritant spray led to people being hurt at the UK's busiest airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, now face two counts of robbery and two counts of deploying a toxic agent, according to official statements.
The charges follow an investigation into an attack at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two female travelers had their suitcases stolen after exiting a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.
A toddler was caught up in the incident in the event. Several persons required hospital care and were later discharged.
This event – described by police as was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – resulted in train delays and the temporary blocking of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a limited duration.
