Two Charged In Connection With Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Attack
Formal charges have been brought against two men related to a suitcase robbery where a substance thought to be irritant spray caused injuries at the UK's busiest airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, now face two counts of robbery and charges for deploying a toxic agent, according to official statements.
The charges follow an probe of an attack at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two female travelers had their luggage taken after exiting a car park lift, according to law enforcement.
A three-year-old girl was one of the people hurt in the event. A total of five individuals were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.
The incident – described by police as was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – caused train delays and the partial closure of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the T3 parking area for a short time.
