The mother of murdered teenager Jimmy Mizen has said his family are experiencing shock, horror and pain following his death.
Classmates of teenager Jimmy Mizen have paid tribute to the 16-year-old who was murdered in a south-east London bakery.
Jimmy, who was 16 on Friday, was attacked in a baker's shop in Lee, south-east London, on Saturday.
A celebratory leavers' Mass at St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive in Eltham, was turned into a memorial service for Jimmy.
Police believe he had tried to avoid a fight minutes before being assaulted and suffering a fatal neck injury.
His family said the 6ft 4in schoolboy was a "gentle giant" who brought them joy "every day of his life".
Speaking on BBC Radio Five Live, his mother Margaret said Jimmy had brought his family joy "every day of his life".
Jimmy was attacked and killed in the shop in Lee on Saturday, 500 yards from his home, trying to avoid a fight.
She said: "We just don't know really whether we're coming or going.
During the incident he was attacked with a shard of glass and left with fatal cuts to his neck.
"It's all so unreal - shock, horror, pain, joy if that sounds really silly... we just keep thinking about Jimmy and laughing.
His father Barry, 56, vice-chairman of governors at the school, described his son as a "gorgeous and loving boy" who adored his brothers and sisters.
"We've got so much joy about Jimmy.
He said: "We loved him and he loved us back. He was very proud of his family."
"Jimmy - we had him for 16 years and one day and he brought joy every day of his life."
His wife Margaret, 55, said: "He was the loveliest, gentlest giant. He was loved by everyone, by his school, the church and his family."
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
Police are still interviewing a "significant witness", a man said to have seen part of the fatal attack.
Speaking after the mass, Mrs Mizen, 55, said she had no anger towards his murderer but felt sorry for the killer's family.
Det Chief Insp Cliff Lyons, who is leading the investigation, said officers had gathered CCTV footage and forensic samples.
"They held that boy on their arms as a baby, what can I say?
Mr Lyons has stressed the murder was not race or gang related.
"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.
Jimmy who lived with his family in Dallinger Road, Lee, had been due to start an apprenticeship in Southwark Council's housing and maintenance department.
"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.
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.
On Sunday, family and friends observed a two-minute silence outside Our Lady of Lourdes church, where Jimmy had been an altar boy.
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.
