Police have arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of murder and a 47-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection with the death of Paul Heyfron, 53, in East Finchley, north London.
Mr. Heyfron died in hospital on Sunday, 12 days after he was assaulted in a Sunshine shop on Brook Walk on June 30. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10 p.m. on June 30 following reports of the assault. Mr. Heyfron was taken to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The shop's owner reportedly intervened to assist Mr. Heyfron during the incident and sustained a minor injury himself. The owner also performed CPR on Mr. Heyfron after he lost consciousness.
Detectives have been reviewing CCTV footage from the shop to establish the sequence of events. The 30-year-old man was arrested at a house in Lewisham, south-east London. The investigation is ongoing.
Detective Inspector Jon Moseling stated that while the arrests are a significant update, inquiries continue to clarify the circumstances of the incident. He urged anyone with information, CCTV, or doorbell camera footage to contact the police and advised against engaging with online speculation.