Two Charged Regarding Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Assault

Two men have been charged following a suitcase robbery where a substance thought to be pepper 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 charges for deploying a toxic agent, as confirmed by court officials.

These accusations come after an probe of an assault at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two women were robbed of their luggage stolen after exiting a car park lift, authorities reported.

A young child was among those injured in the event. Five people were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.

This event – described by police as was isolated and not considered a terror-related act – caused disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a short time.