Two Men Face Charges In Connection With Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Incident

Formal charges have been brought against two men related to a luggage theft where a substance thought to be irritant spray caused injuries at the UK's busiest airport.

Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two robbery charges and two counts of administering a noxious substance, authorities have stated.

These accusations come after an investigation into an attack at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Earlier that day, two women were robbed of their suitcases taken after getting out of a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.

A young child was among those injured during the incident. A total of five individuals went to hospital for treatment and were eventually allowed to go home.

This event – which authorities stated 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 short time.