Two Individuals Accused Regarding Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Assault
Two men have been charged following a luggage theft where a substance thought to be pepper spray led to people being hurt 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, as confirmed by court officials.
The charges follow an investigation into an assault at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Before the assault occurred, two women were robbed of their suitcases stolen after exiting a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.
A toddler was one of the people hurt during the incident. Several persons went to hospital for treatment and were eventually allowed to go home.
The incident – described by police as was isolated and not considered a terror-related act – resulted in train delays and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a short time.
