Two Charged Over Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Assault
Two men have been charged following a luggage theft 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, authorities have stated.
The charges follow an investigation into an assault at the multi-storey car park at Heathrow's Terminal Three on the weekend. Before the assault occurred, two female travelers had their luggage taken after getting out of a parking garage elevator, authorities reported.
A young child was one of the people hurt in the event. Five people required hospital care and were subsequently released.
The incident – described by police as was not part of a series and not considered a terror-related act – resulted in disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the T3 parking area for a short time.
