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Two Men Face Charges Over Heathrow ‘Pepper Spray’ Assault

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The incident resulted in the temporary shutdown of the main airport tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park.

Two individuals are now facing charges in connection with a luggage theft where a substance thought to be irritant spray caused injuries at the major London air hub.

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

The charges follow an investigation into an assault at the parking structure at Terminal 3 on Sunday. Earlier that day, two women were robbed of their suitcases stolen after exiting a parking garage elevator, according to law enforcement.

A young child was one of the people hurt during the incident. Five people were taken to a medical facility and were subsequently released.

The incident – which authorities stated was a standalone event and deemed non-terroristic – resulted in disruptions to rail services and the temporary blocking of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the T3 parking area for a limited duration.

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