Two Charged Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault
Two individuals are now facing charges related to a suitcase robbery where a believed to be pepper 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 deploying a toxic agent, as confirmed by court officials.
These accusations come after an investigation into an assault at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Earlier that day, two women were robbed of their luggage stolen after exiting a car park lift, authorities reported.
A three-year-old girl was among those injured during the incident. A total of five individuals required hospital care and were eventually allowed to go home.
This event – which authorities stated was a standalone event and deemed non-terroristic – caused disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the main airport road tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a limited duration.
