Two Charged In Connection With Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Attack
Two men have been charged following a luggage theft where a substance thought to be irritant spray led to people being hurt at London's Heathrow Airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two robbery charges and charges for deploying a toxic agent, authorities have stated.
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 taken after exiting a car park lift, according to law enforcement.
A young child was one of the people hurt during the incident. Several persons went to hospital for treatment and were eventually allowed to go home.
The incident – described by police as was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – caused disruptions to rail services and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a short time.
