Two Men Face Charges Over Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Assault
Formal charges have been brought against two men in connection with a luggage theft where a believed to be capsaicin spray caused injuries at the UK's busiest airport.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two robbery charges and two counts of using a harmful chemical, as confirmed by court officials.
These accusations come after an investigation into an attack at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on Sunday. 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 one of the people hurt in the event. A total of five individuals went to hospital for treatment and were eventually allowed to go home.
This event – described by police as was isolated and not considered a terror-related act – caused train delays and the temporary blocking of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a brief period.
