Urgent search for woman missing for six months as murder suspect arrested

Police are urgently searching for a South East London woman who was last seen six months ago. Nazire Koreli reportedly hasn't been in contact with anyone since September 2024 but was only reported missing on Friday, February 28.

The 54-year-old lives in Welling and is known to have many friends and acquaintances in the Bexley area. She is described as having a slim build, light brown hair and olive skin.

Detectives investigating her disappearance arrested a man in his fifties on suspicion of murder yesterday (March 10). He remains in police custody whilst further enquiries are carried out.

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.”

Anyone who has seen or heard from Nazire in the last six months is urged to contact police on 101 or post @MetCC, with reference to CAD 8315 of March 5.

Information can also be submitted through the Major Incident Public Portal here. Alternatively, anonymous rpeorts can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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