Friends of a murdered south-east London teenager had a sombre return to school on what would have been his last day as a pupil.
Jimmy Mizen, 16, was murdered in an unprovoked attack after refusing to take part in a fight in Lee on Saturday.
Police said a key witness who was in the shop at the time had come forward after a public appeal.
Jimmy was near his home at the T
hree Cooks bakery when a youth challenged him to 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.
School friends, many of whom have paid tribute to Jimmy, returned to St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive in Eltham for their last day in year 11.
His father Barry, 56, vice chairman of governors at the school, 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, who runs a shoe repair shop in Sidcup, 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."
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