Two Men Face Charges Over Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Incident

Formal charges have been brought against two men following a luggage theft where a substance thought to be capsaicin spray led to people being hurt 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, authorities have stated.

The charges follow an probe of an assault at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on Sunday. Earlier that day, two female travelers had their suitcases stolen after exiting a car park lift, according to law enforcement.

A toddler was among those injured in the event. Several persons went to hospital for treatment and were later discharged.

This event – which authorities stated was a standalone event and not considered a terror-related act – caused train delays and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a short time.