{"id":619877,"date":"2025-12-08T10:47:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/619877\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T10:47:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:47:24","slug":"london-heathrow-pepper-spray-robbery-injures-26-at-terminal-3-parking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/619877\/","title":{"rendered":"London Heathrow Pepper Spray Robbery Injures 26 at Terminal 3 Parking"},"content":{"rendered":"

LONDON-<\/strong> Two dozen people were injured after a robbery involving pepper spray triggered panic inside a parking garage elevator at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)<\/a>. Authorities confirmed the incident was criminal in nature and not related to terrorism.<\/p>\n

The early morning attack disrupted access to Terminal 3 for several hours as police, fire crews, and medical teams secured the area and treated victims.<\/p>\n

\"LondonPhoto: London Heathrow<\/p>\n

London Heathrow Terminal 3 Incident<\/p>\n

The incident occurred at around 8:00 am on December 7 inside a multi-story parking garage connected to Heathrow Terminal 3.<\/p>\n

A woman was robbed of her suitcase while standing inside a car park elevator. During the robbery, suspects sprayed a substance believed to be pepper spray directly into the confined space.<\/p>\n

The spray affected everyone inside the lift and nearby areas. Panic spread quickly as passengers struggled to escape the enclosed environment. Emergency<\/a> calls followed within minutes, prompting an immediate multi-agency response.<\/p>\n

According to PYOK<\/a>, initial reports confirmed one arrest, but investigators now believe four suspects were involved in the robbery.<\/p>\n

\"LondonPhoto: London Heathrow U.K. \u2013 Boeing 747-400 08 | London Heathrow A\u2026 | Flickr<\/p>\n

Injuries and Emergency Response<\/p>\n

A total of 26 people sustained injuries, including a three-year-old child. Five individuals were transported to a nearby hospital by the London Ambulance Service.<\/p>\n

Police later confirmed that none of the injuries were considered life-threatening or life-changing.<\/p>\n

The London Ambulance Service received the first emergency call at approximately 8:04 am. The Metropolitan Police followed at 8:11 am, deploying armed officers as a precaution. The London Fire Brigade was also dispatched to assist with the response, with most units standing down by late morning.<\/p>\n

\"UnitedPhoto: File: Heathrow Airport \u2013 geograph.org.uk \u2013 2078747.jpg \u2013 Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n

Police Investigation and Security Measures<\/p>\n

Metropolitan Police Commander Peter Stevens stated that officers moved quickly to review CCTV footage and gather witness statements from the scene.<\/p>\n

Authorities believe the suspects were known to one another and emphasized that the incident was not terrorism-related.<\/p>\n

One 31-year-old man remains in police custody on suspicion of assault. Investigations are ongoing to identify and locate the remaining suspects connected to the robbery.<\/p>\n

\"LondonPhoto: London Heathrow Airport<\/p>\n

Airport Disruption and Official Response<\/p>\n

During the emergency response, access to central terminal areas was restricted. Some transport services, including trains connecting the airport to central London, were temporarily paused.<\/p>\n

Heathrow Airport later confirmed via its official communication channels that operations had returned to normal within hours. Airport officials thanked passengers for their patience while emergency teams resolved the situation.<\/p>\n

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