Two Individuals Accused Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Attack
Two men have been charged in connection with a suitcase robbery where a substance thought to be pepper spray resulted in harm at London's Heathrow Airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, now face two robbery charges and charges for deploying a toxic agent, according to official statements.
The charges follow an probe of an attack at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Prior to the attack, two female travelers had their suitcases taken after exiting a car park lift, police said.
A three-year-old girl was among those injured during the incident. Several persons required hospital care and were later discharged.
The incident – described by police as 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 limited duration.
