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Classmates of teenager Jimmy Mizen have paid tribute to the 16-year-old who was murdered in a south-east London bakery. | Classmates of teenager Jimmy Mizen have paid tribute to the 16-year-old who was murdered in a south-east London bakery. |
A celebratory leavers' Mass at St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive in Eltham was turned into a memorial service for Jimmy. | |
Jimmy was attacked and killed in the shop in Lee on Saturday, 500 yards from his home, trying to avoid a fight. | Jimmy was attacked and killed in the shop in Lee on Saturday, 500 yards from his home, trying to avoid a fight. |
Scotland Yard has refused to comment on reports a 19-year-old suspect has fled to Northern Cyprus. | |
Press reports say an arrest warrant has been issued for a young Turkish man over the stabbing. | |
Jimmy had been attacked with a shard of glass and left with fatal cuts to his neck. | |
Forensic samples | |
His family said the 6ft 4in schoolboy brought them joy "every day of his life". | |
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. | 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. |
He said: "We loved him and he loved us back. He was very proud of his family." | He said: "We loved him and he loved us back. He was very proud of his family." |
His wife Margaret, 55, said: "He was the loveliest, gentlest giant. He was loved by everyone, by his school, the church and his family." | His wife Margaret, 55, said: "He was the loveliest, gentlest giant. He was loved by everyone, by his school, the church and his family." |
Police are still interviewing a "significant witness", a man said to have seen part of the fatal attack. | Police are still interviewing a "significant witness", a man said to have seen part of the fatal attack. |
Det Ch Insp Cliff Lyons, who is leading the investigation, said officers had gathered CCTV footage and forensic samples. | |
Mr Lyons has stressed the murder was not race or gang related. | Mr Lyons has stressed the murder was not race or gang related. |
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. | 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. |