Two Men Face Charges Over Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault

Two individuals are now facing charges in connection with a suitcase robbery where a substance thought to be irritant spray led to people being hurt at the UK's busiest airport.

Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, now face two robbery charges and two counts of deploying a toxic agent, 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. Prior to the attack, two women were robbed of their suitcases taken after exiting a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.

A toddler was one of the people hurt in the event. Five people went to hospital for treatment and were subsequently released.

The incident – which authorities stated was a standalone event and deemed non-terroristic – caused disruptions to rail services and the temporary blocking of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a brief period.