Police have arrested two people as part of an inquiry into the death of a man who lived in East Finchley. The victim, 53-year-old Paul Heyfron, died on Sunday after being attacked in a shop on Brook Walk on 30 June.
Arrests and police statement
Officers arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of murder at an address in Lewisham. A 47-year-old woman was arrested at the same location on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both remain in custody at a London police station while enquiries continue.
“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.”
The quote above was given by Detective Inspector Jon Moseling, the Senior Investigating Officer leading the inquiry.
Where and when the incident happened
Emergency services were called after reports of an assault in a shop on Brook Walk on Monday 30 June. Ambulance crews attended and police were called by the ambulance service. The victim later died on Sunday.
- Location: Shop on Brook Walk, East Finchley
- Date of incident: 30 June
- Date of death: The following Sunday
- People in custody: 30-year-old man (suspicion of murder); 47-year-old woman (suspicion of assisting an offender)
What this means for residents
The arrests mark a substantive development in the Metropolitan Police investigation, but officers stress enquiries are ongoing. Residents with information or dash‑cam footage relevant to the Brook Walk area on 30 June are asked to contact police. Local policing teams often rely on community information in cases like this to establish events and motives.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Paul Heyfron, 53, East Finchley resident |
| Incident location | Shop on Brook Walk |
| Initial incident date | 30 June |
| Arrests | 30-year-old man (murder), 47-year-old woman (assisting an offender) |
The Met has not released further details about the circumstances of the assault, any possible motive, or whether the arrested pair have legal representation. As the investigation proceeds, police will determine whether charges are brought and what further action is required.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police quoting the relevant incident log or to call Crimestoppers anonymously if they do not wish to speak to police directly.
This office will continue to monitor official updates and will publish further factual information as it becomes available from police sources.
