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Mother's horror at bakery murder Family and friends remember Jimmy
(40 minutes later)
The mother of murdered teenager Jimmy Mizen has said his family are experiencing shock, horror and pain following his death. Family and friends of 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen have remembered him at a mass held at his school.
The mass at St Thomas Moore Catholic Comprehensive in Eltham, south-east London, was attended by Jimmy's family and more than 100 Year 11 pupils.
Jimmy, who was 16 on Friday, was attacked in a baker's shop in Lee, south-east London, on Saturday.Jimmy, who was 16 on Friday, was attacked in a baker's shop in Lee, south-east London, on Saturday.
His mother earlier said his family are experiencing shock, horror and pain following her son's death.
'Gentle giant'
Several of Jimmy's fellow pupils and friends also tied school ties on to railings today close to the Three Cooks Bakery where Jimmy was murdered on Saturday morning.
They also left two school blazers, birthday balloons and a shirt bearing the simple message "Jimmy Mizen, Legend" outside the bakery.
Police believe Jimmy had tried to avoid a fight minutes earlier
Jimmy, described as a "gentle giant", had set out to buy his first lottery ticket.
Police believe he had tried to avoid a fight minutes before being assaulted and suffering a fatal neck injury.Police believe he had tried to avoid a fight minutes before being assaulted and suffering a fatal neck injury.
Speaking on BBC Radio Five Live, his mother Margaret said Jimmy had brought his family joy "every day of his life". The bakery remained cordoned off on Monday and scores of floral tributes and messages of condolence were left nearby.
She said: "We just don't know really whether we're coming or going. One message read: "Words cannot express my sorrow. I wish I could have done more at the time. God bless" while another said: "Rest in peace Jimmy boy, never forget you mate."
"It's all so unreal - shock, horror, pain, joy if that sounds really silly... we just keep thinking about Jimmy and laughing. Det Ch Insp Cliff Lyons, leading the investigation, said Jimmy encountered his attacker after going into the bakery, which is less than 500 yards from the family home, with an older brother.
"We've got so much joy about Jimmy. 'Significant witness'
"Jimmy - we had him for 16 years and one day and he brought joy every day of his life." He said officers had gathered CCTV footage and "significant" forensic samples and also made a fresh appeal for other witnesses to come forward.
A mass held at his school, St Thomas Moore RC Secondary, was dedicated to him.Police believe Jimmy had tried to avoid a fight minutes earlier He said: "It was Jimmy's birthday on Friday and today would have been his last day at school - a time any parent will know marks the transition from teenager to adult.
Speaking after the mass, Mrs Mizen, 55, said she had no anger towards his murderer but felt sorry for the killer's family. "In keeping with this and his good nature, Jimmy showed great maturity and refused to react to the antagonistic actions of the suspect."
"They held that boy on their arms as a baby, what can I say?
"They must be in pain. It's so painful to know that your child has been so cruel, so wicked. So I say to them my prayers are with you.
"I can't feel anger. There is too much anger is this world. It is anger that killed my son.
"Jimmy's legacy should be a legacy of love."
She added that she took great comfort in knowing he died in her one of her other son's arms.
"I got to the bakery as soon as I could, I could not have got there any quicker," she said.
"I wish I could have held him in my arms but I take great comfort that he was with his brother, who loves him as much as I do."
Fatal blow
Det Ch Insp Cliff Lyons, leading the investigation, said Jimmy encountered his attacker after going into the Three Cooks Bakery, which is less than 500 yards from the family home, with an older brother.
Timeline: London teenage killings
He said: "The youth, intent on violence, offered him (Jimmy) outside for a fight.
"Jimmy, being the type of man he is, declined that fight, and the aggressor was left outside the bakery.
"Not content with matters ending there, the youth then proceeded to smash down the door of the bakery, shattering the glass.
"He also picked up an advertising board and took it inside the bakery and wielded it around. A fight ensued and Jimmy received a fatal blow to his neck, cutting his throat with some glass."
Police are still interviewing a "significant witness" - a man who was said to have seen a significant part of the attack on Jimmy.Police are still interviewing a "significant witness" - a man who was said to have seen a significant part of the attack on Jimmy.
On Sunday, family and friends observed a two-minute silence outside Our Lady of Lourdes church, where Jimmy had been an altar boy. class="" href="/1/hi/uk/7395875.stm">Timeline: London teenage killings
The mass held at Jimmy's school was meant to be a celebratory leavers' Mass before starting revision for GCSE exams but the occasion became a tearful service of remembrance for Jimmy's family and friends.
Father Michael Scanlon, Dean of Greenwich, who helped lead the mass, called for action to make the streets safe so other youngsters did not meet his fate.
"We need our politicians and those in authority to react to situations like this, we need our streets to be safe again for everyone.
A group set up in Jimmy's memory on the Facebook website has already been joined by more than 1,800 users, many of whom did not know the schoolboy.
Jimmy is the 13th teenager to have been fatally attacked in London since the start of the year.Jimmy is the 13th teenager to have been fatally attacked in London since the start of the year.
Figures show 68 people aged under 25 have been killed in London since the beginning of 2007.