Investigation into missing woman Nazire Koreli

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Nazire Koreli, who is missing from Welling.

Nazire, 54 was reported as missing to the Met Police on Friday, 28 February. Early enquiries indicated that Nazire hadn’t been seen or heard from since September 2024.

Nazire is described as a woman of a slim build, with light brown hair and olive skin.

Officers are carrying out multiple enquiries to locate Nazire and on Monday, 10 March, a man in his fifties was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with her disappearance. He remains in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley of Specialist Crime South said: “Since receiving this report our officers have made multiple enquiries to locate Nazire.

“We are keeping an open mind and this is currently being managed as a missing person investigation. Officers have arrested a man in connection with Nazire’s disappearance who remains in custody.

“Nazire had many friends and acquaintances in the Bexley area, so we are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have seen her from September 2024 to March this year.”

Any information can be submitted through the Major Incident Public Portal via the following link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS25X50-PO1

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 8315 of 5 March.

To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.