Jimmy Mizen
In Lee, South London, 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen was tragically killed in an unprovoked attack at a bakery by 19-year-old Jake Fahri. Despite Fahri's history of violence, Jimmy's death was not deemed premeditated, leading to deep community grief and inspiring significant local activism by Jimmy's parents.
Victim: Jimmy Mizen, 16
Perpetrator: Jake Fahri, 19
Date of Incident: 10 May, 2008
Location: Three Cooks Bakery, Burnt Ash Hill, Lee
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Jimmy Mizen was a well-loved, gentle giant, known for his kindness and peaceful nature.
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He was celebrating his 16th birthday the day before the incident.
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Jake Fahri had a history of violence and previous altercations with the Mizen family.
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The incident began when Jimmy asked Fahri to show manners after Fahri brushed past him in the bakery.
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Fahri, not wanting to lose face, threw a glass dish at Jimmy, which shattered and caused a fatal injury.
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The confrontation lasted only three minutes.
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Jimmy died in his brother Tommy's arms in the bakery.
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Fahri fled the scene but turned himself in three days later, expressing regret that was deemed insincere.
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Fahri was tried and found guilty of murder, though the act was not considered premeditated.
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Jimmy's parents, Barry and Margaret Mizen, have since become community activists, establishing the Jimmy Mizen Foundation to support local youth and promote peace.