Two Charged Over 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, now face two robbery charges and charges for administering a noxious substance, as confirmed by court officials.
These accusations come after an investigation into an attack at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on the weekend. Prior to the attack, two female travelers had their suitcases stolen after getting out of a car park lift, police said.
A toddler was one of the people hurt in the event. Several persons required hospital care and were later discharged.
The incident – described by police as was not part of a series and not being treated as terrorism – resulted in disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a limited duration.
