Two charged over Heathrow 'pepper spray' attack
Two men have been charged following a suitcase robbery at London's Heathrow Airport, during which pepper spray is believed to have been used.
Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two counts of robbery and two counts of administering a noxious substance. The charges follow an investigation into an incident at the Terminal 3 multi-storey car park.
According to investigators, two women were robbed of their suitcases after exiting a lift in the car park. A three-year-old girl was among those injured during the incident. Five people were taken to hospital for treatment and were later discharged.
Mr Richards, of no fixed address, and Mr Clarke-Butcher, of Mantlet Close, Streatham, are expected to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
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On Monday, the Metropolitan Police announced that they had arrested a 23-year-old woman on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery. She was later released on bail pending further inquiries.
A second woman, aged 57, was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery and was subsequently released under investigation. Additionally, a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and remains in custody.
The Met stated that the incident was isolated and is not being treated as terrorism. The event resulted in train delays and the partial closure of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park for a short time.
