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57-Year-Old Man Arrested After Suspected CS Spray Triggers Heathrow Terminal 4 Evacuation

Authorities are not treating the case as terrorism.

Overview

  • The Terminal 4 check-in area was evacuated for about three hours on Sept. 8 during a hazardous-materials response.
  • Paramedics treated around 20 people for irritation, with no life-threatening or life-changing injuries reported.
  • Police searching the area recovered a canister believed to contain CS spray, also known as tear gas.
  • The man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm (CS spray) and causing a public nuisance.
  • The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues.