Memorial to mark 10 years since death of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen

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Senior political figures will join the family of murdered schoolboy Jimmy Mizen for a memorial to mark 10 years since his death.

A service is being held at St George’s Cathedral in Southwark on Thursday to commemorate the 16-year-old’s life.

He was killed when he was attacked with a glass bowl at a bakery in Lee, south east London, on May 10 2008, the day after his birthday.

Barry and Margaret Mizen have campaigned against youth violence (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Barry and Margaret Mizen have campaigned against youth violence (Gareth Fuller/PA)

They set up the charity For Jimmy, which supports community schemes for young people in a bid to stop crime.

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