Man Charged with East Finchley Shop Murder
Paul Heyfron, a resident of East Finchley, died following an assault in Brook Walk.
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From the archive. This story was written up on 29 July 2026 from reporting first published on 20 July 2026, which is the date shown above. We took up the back catalogue of the local titles we read when this site launched, so the events are older than the page.
Tevin Melbourne, 30, from Ilford, has been formally charged with the murder of Paul Heyfron, who resided in East Finchley. The charge follows a fatal assault that took place within a shop located on Brook Walk in East Finchley. The incident occurred on Monday, June 30th, and Mr Heyfron passed away on Sunday, July 12th.
Investigation Details
Mr Melbourne was arrested on Friday, July 17th, and subsequently charged. He is scheduled to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court. The charge directly relates to the death of Mr Heyfron, aged 53, who was attacked inside the Brook Walk premises. As reported by the Barnet Post, a 47-year-old woman was also arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting an offender. She has since been released on bail while the investigation continues.
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