A man has been arrested following a pepper spray incident that occurred at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3. The altercation took place around 8:00 AM on the morning of the incident, escalating from an argument between two groups who were known to each other, according to the Metropolitan Police. Authorities are not treating the situation as a terrorism-related event.
The arrested individual is currently being held on suspicion of assault, while police are actively seeking additional suspects who fled the scene. The incident resulted in significant disruptions, causing several hours of delays for passengers traveling through Terminal 3.
Heathrow Airport issued a statement on social media platform X, confirming that its teams were responding to the situation. Passengers were advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to check with their airlines for any updates regarding their flights.
Authorities have yet to provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the altercation or the identities of those involved. The investigation remains ongoing as police work to gather more information and locate the other individuals who were present during the incident.
Travelers are encouraged to stay informed as the situation develops and to monitor official channels for the latest updates regarding airport operations.
