BBC to be 'grilled' by Culture Secretary after showcasing rapper who killed Jimmy Mizen

Jake Fahri, 35, who was responsible for the murder of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen in a south London bakery in 2008, was arrested and recalled by police yesterday.

Previously, the rapper had served 14 years in jail for the murder, but was recalled to prison after he breached his licence conditions.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has described Jimmy's death as "a horrendous case"

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has described Jimmy's death as "a horrendous case".

"I think the BBC in particular will want to reflect on the featuring of the person who killed him," she told LBC.

"I think it's deeply difficult and insensitive for the family.

"This is a ­discussion I will have with the BBC, but I think it’s right that we take action on that and make sure that we all get this right," Nandy added.

The move to summon BBC executives follows Conservative culture spokesman Stuart Andrew's call for a probe in the Commons.

The move to summon BBC executives follows Conservative culture spokesman Stuart Andrew's call for a probe in the Commons

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Ten's lyrics included the lines: "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."

A BBC spokesman defended their position, saying: "This individual does not feature on any BBC playlists, we have never played - as we pointed out to the Sun - the lyrics they have printed."

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