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Robbery at Heathrow Injures 21, Suspects Arrested

12/8/2025

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Authorities arrested a 31-year-old man at Heathrow Airport on Sunday after a robbery injuring 21 people, including a 3-year-old.
Four men stole a woman's suitcase and sprayed an irritant, believed to be pepper spray.
The Metropolitan Police said the suspects fled the scene and that the victim and suspects knew each other, ruling out terrorism.
Five victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and travel delays at Heathrow have since eased.

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Authorities arrested a 31-year-old man at Heathrow Airport on Sunday after a robbery injuring 21 people, including a 3-year-old.
Four men stole a woman's suitcase and sprayed an irritant, believed to be pepper spray.
The Metropolitan Police said the suspects fled the scene and that the victim and suspects knew each other, ruling out terrorism.
Five victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and travel delays at Heathrow have since eased.