Two Individuals Accused In Connection With Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault
Two individuals are now facing charges related to a suitcase robbery where a substance thought to be capsaicin spray led to people being hurt 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, authorities have stated.
These accusations come after an investigation into an assault at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on Sunday. Before the assault occurred, two female travelers had their luggage taken after exiting a car park lift, authorities reported.
A toddler was among those injured in the event. A total of five individuals required hospital care and were eventually allowed to go home.
This event – described by police as was a standalone event and deemed non-terroristic – caused disruptions to rail services and the temporary blocking of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a brief period.
