🔗 Share this article A Pair of Arrests in the Aftermath of London Heathrow Irritant Spray Attack The assault resulted in the temporary shutdown of the Central Terminal Area tunnel and the Terminal 3 car park. Two more people are now in custody in connection with a theft at London's Heathrow Airport in which 21 people were injured by a substance believed to be an irritant spray, as stated by police. A 24-year-old man, was taken into custody in the Lambeth area on suspicion of robbery and assault and a 23-year-old woman was detained on suspicion of conspiring to commit a robbery. They both are still being held, the force said. The arrests follow a probe into an assault at the multi-storey car park at Heathrow's Terminal 3 this past Sunday. Before the attack, a pair of female travelers had stolen from them their suitcases upon exiting a car park lift. A toddler aged three was one of the those hurt in the event. Five people went to hospital for medical care and were later discharged. Officers detained a 31-year-old man on suspicion of theft and assault close to the location. He was subsequently released pending further inquiries while inquiries continue. Police were called at about 08:10 GMT after reports came in regarding several individuals injured by an irritating chemical believed to be pepper spray. The assault - which authorities stated was a standalone incident and not considered an act of terror - caused delays to rail services and the temporary shutdown of the main airport tunnel and the T3 car park briefly.