Two Individuals Accused In Connection With Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Incident
Two men have been charged related to a suitcase robbery where a substance thought to be capsaicin spray caused injuries at the major London air hub.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two robbery charges and charges for administering a noxious substance, as confirmed by court officials.
The charges follow an investigation into an assault at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on Sunday. Earlier that day, two female travelers had their suitcases stolen after exiting a car park lift, according to law enforcement.
A toddler was among those injured during the incident. Five people were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.
This event – described by police as was isolated and not considered a terror-related act – caused disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the T3 parking area for a short time.
