Two Men Face Charges Regarding Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Attack

Formal charges have been brought against two men related to a suitcase robbery where a suspected capsaicin spray led to people being hurt at the major London air hub.

Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two counts of robbery and charges for deploying a toxic agent, as confirmed by court officials.

These accusations come after an investigation into an assault at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Before the assault occurred, two women were robbed of their luggage stolen after exiting a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.

A young child was caught up in the incident in the event. Several persons were taken to a medical facility and were eventually allowed to go home.

The incident – described by police as was not part of a series and deemed non-terroristic – caused train delays and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a limited duration.