A convicted murderer infamous for glorifying his violent crime against a young victim is in line to be transferred to a less secure prison facility. Jake Fahri, who received a life sentence in 2009 for killing teenager Jimmy Mizen in a tragic incident at a bakery in south London, faces a move to an open prison setting.
Fahri, then 19 years old, threw an oven dish at Jimmy Mizen, causing the dish to break and sever arteries in the victim’s neck. Witnesses recounted seeing Fahri leaving the scene with a smug expression on his face. Despite being released on parole in June 2023, Fahri was re-incarcerated in January 2025 after it was discovered that he had released music glorifying the murder.
Allegations suggest that Fahri, under the alias of drill artist Ten, created music that appeared to reference Jimmy’s death. A Parole Board report highlighted Fahri’s lack of transparency about his music and several breaches of his release conditions, including using the pseudonym Ten without disclosure to his probation officer and violating exclusion zones.
Despite Fahri’s claims of ignorance about his restrictions, evidence from his probation officer contradicted his statements. At a recent hearing, support for Fahri’s release was countered by opposition from Justice Secretary David Lammy. The Parole Board expressed concerns about Fahri’s compliance with release conditions and recommended his transfer to an open prison for self-reflection and behavioral improvement.
In response to the parole decision, Jimmy Mizen’s mother expressed relief that Fahri would remain in custody, criticizing the initial decision to release him in 2023. Open prisons offer minimal security and permit eligible inmates to spend significant time outside for work or educational purposes. The final decision on Fahri’s transfer will rest with Justice Secretary David Lammy, with ongoing inquiries to the Parole Board and Ministry of Justice for further insights.
