Two Charged Over Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Attack
Formal charges have been brought against two men related to a luggage theft where a believed to be capsaicin spray resulted in harm at the major London air hub.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, now face two robbery charges and charges for using a harmful chemical, authorities have stated.
The charges follow an investigation into an assault at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Before the assault occurred, two female travelers had their luggage stolen after exiting a car park lift, according to law enforcement.
A toddler was one of the people hurt during the incident. Five people required hospital care and were subsequently released.
This event – which authorities stated was not part of a series and not considered a terror-related act – resulted in train delays and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a short time.
