Pictured: Man, 53, who died in hospital 12 days after being attacked in shop - as police arrest man, 30, and woman, 47, amid murder probe

Published: 20:33, 17 July 2026 | Updated: 20:59, 17 July 2026 Two people have been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a man was murdered in East Finchley, north London. Paul Heyfron, 53, died on Sunday after being punched in a Sunshine shop on Brook Walk on June 30. Detectives have arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of murder at a house in Lewisham, south-east London. A woman, 47, was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Emergency services were called around 10pm on June 30 after reports of a man being assaulted in a shop. Mr Heyfron was taken to hospital but died 12 days later. The shop's owner intervened to help Mr Heyfron, suffering a minor injury himself, before performing CPR after the victim lost consciousness. A staff member previously said two men had been outside the shop before coming in and fighting before their 'hero' boss tried to help. Paul Heyfron, 53, died on Sunday after being punched in a Sunshine shop  in East Finchley, north London, on June 30 They added officers had trawled through the shop's CCTV to piece the evening's events together. Detective Inspector Jon Moseling, the senior investigating officer, said: 'Our thoughts remain with Paul's family and friends at this extremely difficult time. 'This is a significant update in our investigation, however our enquiries continue to establish the circumstances of this tragic incident.' He previously said: 'I would ask anyone with any information, CCTV or doorbell camera footage which could support the investigation to contact us. 'We are aware of online and public speculation and I urge people not to share or engage with speculation.' Anyone with information or footage is asked to call the police on 101. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.