Two Men Face Charges Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault

Two men have been charged in connection with a suitcase robbery where a suspected irritant spray caused injuries at the major London air hub.

Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two robbery charges and charges for administering a noxious substance, authorities have stated.

The charges follow an investigation into an attack at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Before the assault occurred, two female travelers had their luggage stolen after getting out of a car park lift, police said.

A three-year-old girl was among those injured in the event. Several persons were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.

This event – described by police as was not part of a series and not being treated as terrorism – caused train delays and the temporary blocking of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the T3 parking area for a limited duration.