Two Men Face Charges Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Incident
Two individuals are now facing charges following a luggage theft where a suspected capsaicin spray resulted in harm at the UK's busiest airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, now face two counts of robbery and charges for administering a noxious substance, as confirmed by court officials.
These accusations come after an probe of an assault at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on the weekend. Prior to the attack, two women were robbed of their luggage stolen after exiting a car park lift, according to law enforcement.
A three-year-old girl was among those injured in the event. A total of five individuals went to hospital for treatment and were later discharged.
The incident – described by police as was isolated and not being treated as terrorism – led to train delays and the temporary blocking of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the T3 parking area for a limited duration.
