Teen murder witness comes forward

Police investigating the murder of a teenage boy in south-east London have said a key witness has come forward.The witness, a middle aged white man, has contacted police in relation to the death of Jimmy Mizen who was the victim of an unprovoked attack in Lee on Saturday.The 16-year-old was in the Three Cooks bakery near his home when he refused to take part in a fight.The attacker then smashed down the shop door and picked up an advertising board which he wielded inside."Gentle giant" Jimmy, who had gone out to buy his first Lottery ticket after celebrating his 16th birthday on Friday, died from fatal neck injuries at the scene in front of his brother.He is the 13th teenager to be violently killed in London this year.Jimmy's father Barry, 56, described his son as a "gorgeous and loving boy" with a sense of decency who adored his brothers and sisters and "wasn't afraid of hugs".Mr Mizen 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."Detective Chief Inspector Cliff Lyons said the attack on the 6ft 4in teen was not gang or knife-related.On Sunday, around 250 people left standing room only for Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lee, where Jimmy had been an altar boy as a child and had been baptised.A two-minute silence was held at the service, which was attended by Jimmy's parents.One of the altar boys at the Mass was Jimmy's eight-year-old brother George.Jimmy was one of nine children - including brothers Danny, 30, Billy, 28, Tommy, 26, Bobby, 24, and Harry, 18, and two sisters Joanne, 35, and Samantha, 21.Police have urged anyone with information about the killing to call 020 8721 4205 with information, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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ITN | May 12, 2008