'Not enough hugs in this world'

Last Modified: 17 May 2008
Source: ITN

A memorial service has taken place for schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, a week after he was murdered in a bakery.

Family and friends gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Lee, south-east London, to pay tribute to the popular teenager, described by his family as a "gentle giant".

As she arrived for the service his mother Margaret said there were "not enough hugs and love in this world" and urged people not to blame the family of the suspect in Jimmy's killing.

She said: "Anger breeds anger, and bitterness will destroy my family if I'm not careful - and I won't allow that to happen".

The 6ft 4in committed Christian died after being hit in the neck with broken glass during an attack in the Three Cooks bakery in Lee on Saturday. It was the day after his 16th birthday.

The GCSE student's 26-year-old brother Tommy was with his brother and cradled him as he lay bleeding to death.

A 19-year-old man appeared at Sutton Magistrates Court on Thursday charged with Jimmy's murder.

Jake Fahri, of Millborough Crescent, Lee, was remanded in custody following his court appearance.

He is expected to appear at the Old Bailey on August 21.

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