Two Men Face Charges Over Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Attack
Two individuals are now facing charges following a suitcase robbery where a suspected capsaicin spray resulted in harm at the UK's busiest airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two robbery charges and charges for deploying a toxic agent, authorities have stated.
These accusations come after an investigation into an attack 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 car park lift, according to law enforcement.
A young child was caught up in the incident in the event. Several persons went to hospital for treatment and were later discharged.
This event – described by police as was not part of a series and not considered a terror-related act – caused disruptions to rail services and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a brief period.
