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Enquiries are ongoing.
Armed police were called to Heathrow Airport today after a number of people were assaulted with 'pepper spray' by a group of men.
Police confirmed it is understood a number of people were sprayed with ‘pepper spray’ by a group of men who left the scene.
One man has been arrested on suspicion of assault while enquiries continue to trace further suspects.
Injuries of the victims are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
The Heathrow Express and parts of the Elizabeth Line were suspended on Sunday morning. Trains have resumed but are running with delays, National Rail said.
The incident happened at a multi-storey car park at Terminal 3. | GoogleIn a statement, The Metropolitan Police wrote: “Police are in attendance at Heathrow Airport while we investigate the circumstances around the assault of a number of people this morning.
“Officers were called at 8.11am to a multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 following reports of multiple people being assaulted.
“A number of people were sprayed with what is believed to be a form of pepper spray by a group of men who then left the scene.
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“Armed response officers attended and arrested one man on suspicion of assault. He remains in custody and enquiries continue to trace further suspects.
“London Ambulance Service attended and the victims were taken to hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
“There is currently some disruption to traffic in the area and Terminal 3 remains open.”
Incident not being treated as terrorism, police confirm
Commander Peter Stevens added: "At this stage, we believe the incident involved a group of people known to each other, with an argument escalating and resulting in a number of people being injured.
"Our officers responded quickly and there will be an increased police presence at Heathrow Airport throughout the morning, to continue enquiries and ensure the safety of those in the area.
"We are not treating this incident as terrorism. I understand the public’s concerns and would like to thank those in the area for their cooperation this morning."