Two Charged Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault

Formal charges have been brought against two men in connection with a suitcase robbery where a suspected capsaicin spray resulted in harm at London's Heathrow Airport.

Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two counts of robbery and charges for deploying a toxic agent, according to official statements.

These accusations come after an probe of an assault at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two women were robbed of their suitcases taken after getting out of a car park lift, authorities reported.

A three-year-old girl was among those injured in the event. Several persons were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.

This event – which authorities stated was a standalone event and deemed non-terroristic – led to disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a limited duration.