Two Individuals Accused Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Incident
Two individuals are now facing charges related to a suitcase robbery where a believed to be capsaicin spray resulted in harm at the major London air hub.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two robbery charges and two counts of using a harmful chemical, according to official statements.
These accusations come after an investigation into an attack at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on the weekend. Earlier that day, two women were robbed of their suitcases stolen after getting out of a parking garage elevator, police said.
A young child was one of the people hurt in the event. A total of five individuals were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.
The incident – described by police as was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – resulted in train delays and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a limited duration.
