Killer who slashed teen Jimmy Mizen to death with a glass plate granted parole after 14 years behind bars

THE murderer of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen is to be released after spending 14 years in prison.

Jake Fahri, 32, was jailed for life over his attack on the pupil, 16, in a South London bakery in 2008.

The wannabe gangster, then 19, came into the shop and started an argument, before hurling a Pyrex dish at the former altar boy which shattered.

Shards of glass were driven deep into the lad's neck, severing an artery and his jugular vein.

Jimmy bled to death within minutes in front of his brother Harry, who was 19 at the time.

Fahri, who walked away from the scene in Lee Green smirking, was later convicted of murder and given a life term.

Tonight the Parole Board announced Fahri would be released following its decision. An exact date is yet to be given.

Following Jimmy's death, parents Margaret and Barry set up the Mizen Foundation.

Margaret told The Sun: "It's a very difficult time for us as a family but Jimmy's legacy will go on forever."

Barry added: "We knew this day was going to come.

"We are a charity with a mission of forgiveness, peace and hope.

"This has come about through the death of our son. For me, yes I forgive and that brings me peace.

"And I live in hope that some good will come from my son's death and I believe it does.

"We have been speaking non-stop since Jimmy's death and there is the determination we will not be beaten."

A Parole Board spokesman said: "We can confirm that a panel of the Parole Board has directed the release of Jake Fahri following an oral hearing.

"Parole Board decisions are solely focused on what risk a prisoner could represent to the public if released and whether that risk is manageable in the community.

"A panel will carefully examine a huge range of evidence, including details of the original crime, and any evidence of behaviour change, as well as explore the harm done and impact the crime has had on the victims.

"Members read and digest hundreds of pages of evidence and reports in the lead up to an oral hearing.

"Evidence from witnesses such as probation officers, psychiatrists and psychologists, officials supervising the offender in prison as well as victim personal statements may be given at the hearing.

"It is standard for the prisoner and witnesses to be questioned at length during the hearing which often lasts a full day or more.

"Parole reviews are undertaken thoroughly and with extreme care. Protecting the public is our number one priority."