Two Men Face Charges Regarding Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Attack
Two men have been charged following a suitcase robbery where a believed to be capsaicin spray resulted in harm at the UK's busiest airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, now face two robbery charges and two counts of using a harmful chemical, according to official statements.
These accusations come after an investigation into an assault 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 toddler was among those injured in the event. Five people required hospital care and were eventually allowed to go home.
This event – which authorities stated was isolated and not being treated as terrorism – caused train delays and the partial closure of the main airport road tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a limited duration.
