Heathrow Airport ‘pepper spay assault’ replace on victims as police make additional arrests
The Metropolitan Police have issued an update on the victims of a suspected pepper spray attack at Heathrow Airport that caused 21 people needing treatment with five taken to hospital.
Police also confirmed more arrests following an investigation into an assault at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on Sunday (December 7).
Calls were made to police at 8:11am following reports of a number of people injured by a noxious substance, believed to be pepper spray.
London Ambulance Service attended and treated 21 people, including a three-year-old girl. Five people were taken to hospital, but have thankfully all since been discharged.
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According to police, the pepper spray was used when two women were robbed of their suitcases after leaving the car park lift.
It is believed that the substance was sprayed at the women but also affected several in the area.
A 24-year-old man in Lambeth has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault and a 23-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery. They both remain in custody.
Police already arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of robbery and assault near the scene.
In a statement, The Met Police said: “An investigation was launched which has established that, prior to the assault, two women were robbed of their suitcases after getting out of the car park lift.
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“During the robbery, the men sprayed a substance, believed to be pepper spray in the direction of the women. This substance affected those in the vicinity, causing minor injuries.
“Officers arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of robbery and assault close to the scene. He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
“Enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact the investigation team on 101 quoting CAD 1803 7 DEC or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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