Two Individuals Accused Over Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Attack

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This event resulted in the partial closure of the main airport tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park.

Two men have been charged in connection with a suitcase robbery where a believed to be capsaicin spray caused injuries at London's Heathrow Airport.

Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two counts of robbery and charges for deploying a toxic agent, according to official statements.

These accusations come after an probe of an attack at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on the weekend. Before the assault occurred, two women were robbed of their luggage stolen after exiting a parking garage elevator, police said.

A young child was caught up in the incident during the incident. Five people were taken to a medical facility and were eventually allowed to go home.

This event – described by police as was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – led to train delays and the partial closure of the main airport road tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a short time.

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