Two Men Face Charges Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Attack

Formal charges have been brought against two men related to a suitcase robbery where a believed to be pepper spray caused injuries at the UK's busiest airport.

Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, are accused of two robbery charges and charges for administering a noxious substance, according to official statements.

This legal action stems from an probe of an attack at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Earlier that day, two female travelers had their suitcases taken after exiting a parking garage elevator, police said.

A young child was among those injured in the event. Several persons required hospital care and were later discharged.

The incident – which authorities stated was a standalone event and not being treated as terrorism – resulted in disruptions to rail services and the partial closure of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a brief period.