Two Charged Regarding Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault

Two men have been charged in connection with a luggage theft where a substance thought to be capsaicin spray caused injuries at the UK's busiest airport.

Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, now face two counts of robbery and charges for using a harmful chemical, according to official statements.

This legal action stems from an investigation into an assault at the multi-storey car park at Heathrow's Terminal Three on Sunday. Prior to the attack, two female travelers had their suitcases taken after getting out of a car park lift, police said.

A young child was one of the people hurt during the incident. A total of five individuals went to hospital for treatment and were later discharged.

The incident – described by police as was a standalone event 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 limited duration.