Two Charged Regarding Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Attack
Two men have been charged related to a luggage theft where a substance thought to be capsaicin spray resulted in harm at London's Heathrow Airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two counts of robbery and charges for administering a noxious substance, according to official statements.
This legal action stems from an investigation into an assault at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Prior to the attack, two women were robbed of their suitcases taken after getting out of a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.
A three-year-old girl was among those injured in the event. Five people were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.
This event – which authorities stated was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – resulted in disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a brief period.
