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More arrests over ‘pepper spray attack’ at Heathrow airport

Armed police arrest man and hunt for suspects after 'pepper spray' incident at Heathrow Airport
  • Two additional arrests have been made following an assault and robbery at Heathrow Airport on Sunday.
  • A 24-year-old man was arrested in Lambeth on suspicion of robbery and assault, and a 23-year-old woman for conspiracy to commit robbery; both are currently in custody.
  • The incident, which occurred at 8.11am in the Terminal 3 multi-storey car park, involved a suspected pepper spray attack and the robbery of two women's suitcases.
  • A total of 21 people, including a three-year-old girl, were injured in the attack.
  • Five individuals were taken to hospital but have since been discharged, with their injuries not considered life-changing or life-threatening.
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