Two more arrests following assault at Heathrow

Officers investigating an assault and robbery at Heathrow Airport on Sunday, 7 December, have made two further arrests.

On Monday, 8 December, officers arrested a 24-year-old man in Lambeth on suspicion of robbery and assault and a 23-year-old woman on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery. They both remain in custody.

The arrest follows an investigation into an assault at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3. Police were called at 08:11hrs following reports of a number of people injured by a noxious substance.

London Ambulance Service attended and treated 21 people. Five people were taken to hospital, and have all since been discharged.

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.

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.