Murderer of schoolboy recalled to prison after ‘shamelessly’ boasting of killing

The murderer of a schoolboy has been recalled to prison after “shamelessly” boasting about his violent crime.

Jake Fahri was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum tariff of 14 years in 2009, for killing 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen.

On May 10, 2008, Jimmy was with his brother Harry in the Three Cooks Bakery in Burnt Ash Hill, Lee, when he was attacked by Fahri, who threw an oven dish at him.

The large glass dish shattered, severing an artery in the 16-year-old’s neck. He died of his injuries later that day.

Fahri, now 35, was released on licence in June 2023, but was recalled yesterday morning following a “breach of his licence conditions”, according to the Probation Service.

The Sun claimed that Fahri is the masked drill artist TEN, who was broadcast on BBC Radio 1Xtra, with the presenter DJ Theo Johnson saying he “really stands out”.

TEN is a drill rap artist whose music often features violent themes, and who conceals his identity with a balaclava in videos.

In one song, TEN appears to reference Jimmy’s death, with the lyrics: “Stuck it on a man and watched him melt like Ben and Jerry’s. 

“Sharpen up my blade I’ve got to keep those necessary. Stay alert and kept it ready, any corner could be deadly. 

“Judge took a look at me, before the trial even started he already knows he’s gonna throw the book at me.”

In another track, TEN raps: “See a man’s soul fly from his eyes and his breath gone… I wanted more, it made it less wrong. Seeing blood spilled same floor he was left on.”

A Probation Service spokeswoman said: “Our thoughts are with Jimmy Mizen’s family who deserve better than to see their son’s murderer shamelessly boasting about his violent crime.

“All offenders released on licence are subject to strict conditions. As this case shows, we will recall them to prison if they break the rules.”

In a statement issued earlier this week, the BBC said TEN did not feature on any of its playlists, and the broadcaster had never played the lyrics printed by The Sun newspaper.

The statement reads: “He’s had two other tracks played twice.

“1Xtra has no further plans to play his music, we were not aware of his background and we in no way condone his actions.”

Fahri has been returned to custody. His release will be a matter for the Parole Board, a spokesman for the Probation Service said.

Since their son’s death, Margaret and Barry Mizen have devoted their lives to helping vulnerable children. 

They set up the For Jimmy charity and have campaigned up and down the country in schools, prisons and at public meetings.

Mr and Mrs Mizen share Jimmy’s story, helping young people become aware of how seemingly trivial situations can quickly become volatile, resulting in violence.

They warn of the dangers of being drawn into confrontations and give advice on how to avoid them.

They also tell young people how to get help if they are feeling threatened and suggest ways they can make their communities safer.

Pictured top: From left, 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen, who was murdered in 2008 and Jake Fahri, who has been recalled to prison (Picture: The Met)