Two Individuals Accused Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Attack
Two men have been charged in connection with a suitcase robbery where a believed to be irritant spray caused injuries at London's Heathrow Airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two robbery charges and charges for using a harmful chemical, authorities have stated.
The charges follow an probe of an attack at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two women were robbed of their luggage stolen after exiting a parking garage elevator, authorities reported.
A young child was caught up in the incident in the event. Several persons required hospital care and were later discharged.
The incident – described by police as was a standalone event and deemed non-terroristic – led to train delays and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a limited duration.
