Two Men Face Charges Over Heathrow Alleged Pepper Spray Assault

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This event resulted in the partial closure of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park.

Two men have been charged related to a luggage theft where a believed to be capsaicin spray caused injuries at the major London air hub.

Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two robbery charges and charges for administering a noxious substance, as confirmed by court officials.

These accusations come after an investigation into an attack at the parking structure at Heathrow's Terminal Three on the weekend. Prior to the attack, two female travelers had their suitcases stolen after getting out of a car park lift, authorities reported.

A three-year-old girl was among those injured in the event. A total of five individuals were taken to a medical facility and were eventually allowed to go home.

This event – described by police as was isolated and deemed non-terroristic – caused disruptions to rail services and the temporary blocking of the main airport road tunnel and the T3 parking area for a brief period.

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