Two Individuals Accused Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault

Two men have been charged in connection with a suitcase robbery where a suspected pepper spray led to people being hurt at the UK's busiest airport.

Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, now face two counts of robbery and charges for using a harmful chemical, according to official statements.

These accusations come after an investigation into an assault at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Before the assault occurred, two women were robbed of their luggage stolen after getting out of a car park lift, police said.

A three-year-old girl was among those injured in the event. Several persons went to hospital for treatment and were eventually allowed to go home.

This event – described by police as was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – led to train delays and the partial closure of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a brief period.