Two Charged Over Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault
Two individuals are now facing charges in connection with a suitcase robbery where a believed to be irritant spray caused injuries at the UK's busiest airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, now face two robbery charges and charges for administering a noxious substance, as confirmed by court officials.
These accusations come after an probe of an assault at the multi-storey car park at Heathrow's Terminal Three on Sunday. Earlier that day, two female travelers had their suitcases taken after getting out of a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.
A toddler was one of the people hurt in the event. A total of five individuals went to hospital for treatment and were later discharged.
The incident – which authorities stated was a standalone event and deemed non-terroristic – caused train delays and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a short time.
