Two Charged Over Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Attack
Two men have been charged in connection with a luggage theft where a believed 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 two counts of deploying a toxic agent, according to official statements.
This legal action stems from an probe of an assault at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Prior to the attack, two female travelers had their luggage stolen after getting out of a parking garage elevator, police said.
A three-year-old girl was caught up in the incident in the event. Five people required hospital care and were subsequently released.
The incident – described by police as was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – caused train delays and the temporary blocking of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a limited duration.
