Two more arrested after suspected pepper‑spray attack at Heathrow Terminal 3 that injured 21

British police arrested two further suspects in connection with a suspected pepper‑spray attack inside Heathrow Terminal 3 that injured 21 people. The incident prompted immediate medical response and security enquiries while causing passenger disruption and renewed scrutiny of airport security protocols.

Discovered 2025-12-08T20:33:13.721793-08:00 | 2025-12-08T20:33:13.721793-08:00

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  • 21 people were injured and two additional arrests were made, highlighting an immediate operational and safety impact on one of the world’s busiest hubs — medical response, passenger processing and terminal operations were affected.
  • This incident joins other violent events at airports, such as the officer-involved shooting at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and will drive reviews of security resource allocation, emergency response readiness and terminal screening/enforcement practices.

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2025-12-08T20:33:13.721793-08:00
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