One year after Nazire Koreli vanished from her home in Welling, Southeast London, her family are still pleading for answers and urging anyone with information to come forward.
Nazire, 55, was last seen near her Axminster Crescent home in September 2024.
She was reported missing to the Metropolitan Police on Friday, 28 February 2025, after growing concerns for her welfare.
Despite extensive efforts by Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Unit, including searches of her home and reviews of hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, her whereabouts remain unknown.
In a significant development, a man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of Nazire's murder on Monday, 10 March 2025.
He has since been released on bail as enquiries continue.
Nazire, 55, was last seen near her Axminster Crescent home in September 2024.
She was reported missing to the Metropolitan Police on Friday, 28 February 2025, after growing concerns for her welfare.
Despite extensive efforts by Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Unit, including searches of her home and reviews of hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, her whereabouts remain unknown.
In a significant development, a man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of Nazire's murder on Monday, 10 March 2025.
He has since been released on bail as enquiries continue.
Nazire's daughter has appealed directly for the public's assistance:
“My world stood still the day I discovered my mother was missing. Since then, not a day has passed without questions. She was a beloved teacher for many years, a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and now a grandmother. I've had to learn to live with the unknown and be strong for my family's sake, but life will never be the same without answers. If you have any information, no matter how small, please contact the police. Even the tiniest detail could make a difference."
“My world stood still the day I discovered my mother was missing. Since then, not a day has passed without questions. She was a beloved teacher for many years, a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and now a grandmother. I've had to learn to live with the unknown and be strong for my family's sake, but life will never be the same without answers. If you have any information, no matter how small, please contact the police. Even the tiniest detail could make a difference."
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley of Specialist Crime South, said:
"It's been a year since Nazire was last seen, and her family are still without the answers they deserve. We remain optimistic that Nazire will be found safe and well. She had many friends in the Bexley area, and we urge anyone who knew her to think back to the period between September 2024 and March 2025. Nazire is described as slim, with light brown hair and olive skin. If you’ve seen her, please contact us.”
"It's been a year since Nazire was last seen, and her family are still without the answers they deserve. We remain optimistic that Nazire will be found safe and well. She had many friends in the Bexley area, and we urge anyone who knew her to think back to the period between September 2024 and March 2025. Nazire is described as slim, with light brown hair and olive skin. If you’ve seen her, please contact us.”
The independent charity CrimeStoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that could assist the investigation.
The charity guarantees complete anonymity for anyone who contacts them, and the reward is available for three months
Information can be shared by calling CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
Anyone with information can also contact the Metropolitan Police by calling 101.
The charity guarantees complete anonymity for anyone who contacts them, and the reward is available for three months
Information can be shared by calling CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
Anyone with information can also contact the Metropolitan Police by calling 101.
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