Two Individuals Accused In Connection With Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Attack
Formal charges have been brought against two men in connection with a luggage theft where a suspected irritant spray resulted in harm at the major London air hub.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two counts of robbery and charges for deploying a toxic agent, as confirmed by court officials.
The charges follow an investigation into an assault at the multi-storey car park at Heathrow's Terminal Three on the weekend. Prior to the attack, two women were robbed of their suitcases stolen after getting out of a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.
A young child was one of the people hurt during the incident. A total of five individuals required hospital care and were subsequently released.
The incident – described by police as was isolated and deemed non-terroristic – caused disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a limited duration.
