Hero shopkeeper battles to save best customer’s life after fatal attack in grocery store

John Dunne | Senior News Correspondent Published July 15, 2026 2:36pm Updated July 15, 2026 2:36pm Flowers were left at Sunshine Off Licence in East Finchley (Picture: John Dunne) A man has died from injuries sustained in an attack in a north London grocery store despite a ‘hero’ shopkeeper fighting to save his life. Paul Heyfron, 53, was punched to the ground in the Sunshine shop in East Finchley on June 30. The shop owner intervened to stop the attacker and suffered a minor injury himself. He then administered CPR to Paul after he lost consciousness following the assault at around 10pm. However, Paul died of his injuries on July 12. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. Police