Two Individuals Accused In Connection With Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault

Two men have been charged following a luggage theft where a substance thought to be irritant spray resulted in harm at the UK's busiest airport.

Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two robbery charges and two counts of using a harmful chemical, as confirmed by court officials.

These accusations come after an investigation into an assault at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Before the assault occurred, two female travelers had their suitcases taken after exiting a car park lift, authorities reported.

A three-year-old girl was caught up in the incident during the incident. Several persons were taken to a medical facility and were eventually allowed to go home.

This event – described by police as was isolated and not considered a terror-related act – led to disruptions to rail services and the temporary blocking of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the T3 parking area for a short time.