Two Individuals Accused Over Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Assault
Two individuals are now facing charges related to a luggage theft where a suspected irritant spray led to people being hurt at London's Heathrow Airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two robbery charges and charges for administering a noxious substance, as confirmed by court officials.
These accusations come after an investigation into an assault at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Prior to the attack, two women were robbed of their suitcases stolen after exiting a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.
A three-year-old girl was caught up in the incident in the event. A total of five individuals went to hospital for treatment and were eventually allowed to go home.
This event – described by police as was isolated and not being treated as terrorism – resulted in disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a short time.
