Two Men Face Charges In Connection With Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Assault
Two men have been charged related to a suitcase robbery where a suspected capsaicin spray caused injuries 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, as confirmed by court officials.
These accusations come after an investigation into an assault at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two female travelers had their suitcases stolen after getting out of a car park lift, according to law enforcement.
A three-year-old girl was caught up in the incident in the event. A total of five individuals required hospital care and were subsequently released.
The incident – described by police as was isolated and deemed non-terroristic – resulted in disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the main airport road tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a limited duration.
