Training course in Jimmy's memory

Jimmy did a two-week work experience at Leathermarket JMB

A teenager killed in south-east London months before he could start a training course has been honoured with an apprenticeship scheme in his name.

Jimmy Mizen spent two weeks on work experience with Leathermarket JMB and was offered a placement there.

The 16-year-old died in an attack in Lee, last May, before he could start.

The firm said two students from Lewisham College will train in painting and carpentry and will be known as Jimmy Mizen Apprentices.

Jimmy was to have started his apprenticeship at Leathermarket JMB, a tenant management firm for Southwark Council, in September.

'Shining model'

He bled to death from a head injury in an attack at a bakery close to his home.

John Paul Maytum, the company's chairman, said: "Jimmy's attitude and approach gave us a shining model of what committed young people can achieve and so it seemed right to name our apprentice scheme in his memory.

"It was tragic he was taken from us all so young, but we hope he will be a model for all the other apprentices that join our scheme."

Jimmy's parents Barry and Margaret said: "Our dear son Jimmy was really looking forward to starting the apprenticeship, we feel sure it would have been ideal for him and he would have given it his full effort."

Jake Fahri, 19, from Lee, has been charged with murdering the teenager.

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