Tear-gas attack at Heathrow leaves passengers coughing and vomiting blood
A group sprayed a substance believed to be CS tear gas in a Heathrow car-park lift on December 7, causing several passengers to cough, vomit blood and be hospitalized.
During the morning of December 7, three individuals wearing face coverings sprayed a substance thought to be CS tear gas into a lift at Heathrow Airport’s car park. The gas escaped onto the ground floor, affecting a Caffè Nero nearby; a barista there suddenly started coughing and vomited blood, describing the experience as terrifying. Other travelers, including a mother with a 14-month-old child and a wheelchair-bound passenger, suffered coughing fits, choking and dizziness, prompting several hospital admissions.
The incident forced the closure of Terminal 3 for several hours, delaying shuttle buses and train connections. Four suspects have been arrested, with the court hearing their backgrounds and expressions of remorse during sentencing.
Why it matters
The attack disrupted a major international hub and caused health emergencies for dozens of travelers.
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