Two Charged Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault
Formal charges have been brought against two men in connection with a suitcase robbery where a suspected irritant spray resulted in harm at London's Heathrow Airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two robbery charges and charges for using a harmful chemical, authorities have stated.
These accusations come after an investigation into an attack at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on the weekend. Before the assault occurred, two women were robbed of their luggage stolen after getting out of a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.
A toddler was one of the people hurt in the event. Five people were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.
This event – described by police as was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – resulted in train delays and the temporary blocking of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the T3 parking area for a brief period.
